Rock Port High School - Bluejay Yearbook (Rock Port, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1978 volume:

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Y V2 f i fe ' 1 X A 1 ., , 7 -ll Grow in all directions Develop a desire for goodness, fa an eagerness for knowledge, Qs V QM il ,f 3 ' ff. gs 'X il i Mfg, ,- A, . - , -3 a capacity for friendship, Ll an appreciation of beauty, , ,s I i 1 1? , x a concern for others . . . To Grow in Wisdom Elementary L . f , 9 rf W Q, is N Jr. High 27 m Faculty Freshmen Sep ho mo res Juniors Table of Contents Activities 71 Organizations 87 Sports 107 Honors 123 Seniors 131 Closing 144 The coaching staff. NTU the Bestw The members of the Blue J ay staff are dedicating this year- book to the football team. They were chosen for all the hard work and time they put into their successful season. With a record of 8-0-1 they qualified for the state playoffs, but were defeated by King City in the quarter-finals. A fan sent us a poem that we feel expresses our feelings best. A FAREWELL TO FOOTBALL The lights on the Held are dark. The cheers of the crowd are still. The jerseys turned in, not a game yet to play No more schedule yet to fulfill. Co-captains Jeff Mather and Jeff Blasnitz How they loved the games Their coach and their team. How happy it made them to be A small but important part of The Rock Port Blue Jay team. Twas not our fate to win the playoff game. We're so proud of you just the same. Shed no tears, hold your heads up high As there is no reason for shame. For seniors we give a special salute For the lights will light no more. For the rest of the team and our coach We hope for a big encore. There are eleven senior boys leaving that will be greatly missed, but we, along with the boys, hope that the team will be even better next year! We, the staff of '78 salute the Rock Port Blue I ay Football Team. Elementary A Journey of a 1,000 Miles Begins With One Step. Diana Antuna Elton Bemberger Michelle Bennington Gary Bolin Monique Brewer Kenneth Bryant Matthew Burke Heather Culjat Chris Daugherty Brigitte Davis Michele Finch Ryan Frede Sarah Gaines Kelly Herron Kyrnm Herron Shawn Herron Kim Hines Scott Holmes Nathan Ingebritson Tricia Ingram Jeri Jensen Kirby Kerr Richard Kingery B.J . Kirk Melissa Koch Trent Lahue Kim Lane Angela Lewis Richard Limburger Phil Lininger Daniel Lucas Mary Maddox Adam Meyer Brandon Oswald Shane Ottman l Gary Pfeil Kindergarten Begins to Search There are many activities to amuse entertain and teach the kindergarten children such as physical education, music, art, crafts, records and films. They start their formal education with reading readiness, math, science, writing and social studies. Mrs. Suzanne Fentiman and Mrs. Charlene Steele offer all of these except physical education and music. At left: Show and tell. George Radtke Michelle Remick David Rosenbohm Stacie Savala Kevin Schomberg Terry Schoonover Terry Schramm Jennifer Stevens Gary Stoner Tim Stout Kim Thomas Nathan Tiemeyer Mike Vance Ron Wedel Shelli Welch Mrs. Fentiman Mrs. Steele Craig Abbott Tammy Andrew Bobby Autuna Clifford Barnhart Marla Beasing Lanie Bendon Aree Bly Ricky Bradley Jason Burke Hallie Jane Case Calvin Crowner Susan Danley Rhonda Daugherty Lee Ann Davis Tracey Davis Bret Deardorff Phillis Duren Julie Ellenburg Chris Freeman Stephen Gaines Randy Gayler Karin Gilbertson Christy Harmon Robert Harris Mrs. Zimmerman gives instructions. Mrs Whitford hands out workbooks Lori Hartman Todd Hays Matthew Hickey Michelle Hickey Sandra Hines Bobby Holley Billy Hulett Travis Husing Jamie Irvine John Jackson First Step The biggest challenge for first graders this year has been learning to read and add and subtract. They have also been busy learning letter sounds, how to print neatly, and all about animals, weather, space, maps, other countries, and holiday customs. Their learning has been made more fun with games, group discussions and art activities. They were taught by Mrs. Mary Bryan, Mrs. Deanna Whitford and Mrs. Cheri Zimmerman. At left: Showing off! Not pictured Kathy Welch. Wendy Kerr Denise Kirby Woodrow Kirk Linda Krajewki Gail Kuhns Randy Larson Rae Ann Lininger Robert Lipham Stephanie Lisle Toby Lutz Kevin Munsey Kerri Muntz Joseph Murry Stacy Ottmann Greg Pankau Ray Parks Lydia Pfeil Tony Ranner Jimmy Rightsell Jennifer Rosenbohm Alisa Simpson Malissa Smith David Squires Jody Swofford Jerry Thomas Sandra Watson Lynette Zuck p Mrs. Bryan l Mrs. Whitford Mrs. Zimmerman Robert Barnhart Charles Ray Basham Phillip Bendon Michael Bennington Lars Bly Randy Boatman Michelle Brewer Amanda Bush Raymond Chastain Kevin Christian Tracy Duren Matthew Foldenauer Jason Garst Nikki Gayler J oe Graham Dawn Hansgaard Phillip Harmon Tony Haynes Corey Herron Cory Hill Laurie Howard Roy Ingram Alan J ochim Rachel Kingery Heather Koch John Krajewski Robert Kroll Vickie Kroll Jeff Kuhns Kevin Lane Second Stage This year the second graders were busy writing rhymes and stories in cursive. These have become more meaningful through the use of cassettes. In science, they've studies about heat lights, electricity, etc. History was interesting this year through Families of Long Ago and Families of Different Countries. Highlight of the year were riding on the tire truck, parties given by the room mothers, playing on the new play- ground equipment, touring the Atchison County Library and hearing Ms. Proper tell stories. Last but not least, Grand- parents Day. Teachers were Mrs. J ane Nigh, Mrs. Dorothy Peck and Mrs. Cheri Zimmierman, reading and math. Aha! I think I've got it Something got their eye. Steven Lann Francis Limburger David Lininger Theresa Lininger Charles Maddox J on McClarnon Michael McKenney Leonard Meek Heather Miles Timothy Muntz Earl Neemann Shauna Ottmann Bernda Parks Cathy Patterson Julie Pearce Sandra Perry Sandra Pfeil Melissa Powers Terry Roach Billy Roe Teresa Schramm Greg Shallenbreger Chris Shue Kim Smith Tom Squires Gene Stoner Teresa Stoner Matthew Tiemeyer Phillip Vogler Gail Welch Mrs. Jane Nigh Mrs. Dorothy Peck Eric Abbott Harvey Andreson Jeff Batson Derrick Bibb Christy Burke Bethany Case Shelly Chastain Mark Cole Things are beginning to build Faye Crowner Karl Curfman Mark Daugherty Michael Daugherty Cynthia Driskell Deanna Eagans Reading seems to be all smiles Thrivin Third The third grade makes the transition from manuscript to cur- sive writing. Multiplication and division are introduced in mathematics. Their solar system is studied in science. Com- munities and how they affect their lives are studied in social science. Instructors for the third grade were Mrs. Marge Gil- bertson and Mrs. Doris Kirby. Melissa Watson Tammy Zack Mrs. Kirby Mrs. Gilbertson Sandi Foster Kevin Hawk Patrick Hickey Patrick Holmes James Jensen Brian Kelly Scott Lane Kenny Lee Lansdown Tammy Lewis Robert Limburger Tracy Loader Kellie Maiiield Terry Mclntosh Sally Ann Neeman Kelly Powell Carl Powers Timothy Oswald Michael Remick Wendy Renken Marlena Rosenbohm Stephen Rosenbohm Jodie Sabo Stephanie Scamman James Scamman Marjorie Schierkolk Scotty Schoonover Cory Shue Shayne Siddens Kirsten Stites Billy Bob Thomas Another happy day of smiles Back to class we go Mike Antuna Jodi Barnhart Cynthia Catlett Jeff Cooper Kelly Daugherty Toni Deering Scott Driskell Amy Esser Amy Garst Anna Beth Gibson Bonnie Giesken Ricky Harl Mike Hartman Kelley Hays Alan Herron Thea Herron Todd Herron Danny Hines Fighting Fourth The Fourth Grade classes this year were taught by Mrs La vonna Reid and Mrs. Maradi Mifflin Some of the interesting things done in fourth grade this year were launching weather balloons and viewing the birth of a monarch butterfly They also received Energy Saving Certificates from the White House and attempted to grow flowers in their own flower Julie Holmes Jana Beth Hughes Shawn Hurst Jacque Ingram Marty Johnson Angela Kempke Alan Kerr Todd King Todd Kroll Tasha LaHue Miles Leisman Randy Lininger Center of attention. Nappirlg - - - Concentration . April Tudor Michelle Welch Matt Wilczek Mrs. Mifflin Mrs. Reid Tina McKibben Tim Minter Aaron Mortimore Renee Munsey Betty Sue Neemann Telisa Pankau Lori Patterson Dierdre Peterson Stephanie Powers Charles Rosenboom Jlee Sauter Bryon Savala Darren Schierkolk Julia Schlup Jo Stoner Shelley Stoner Sabrina Swofford Richard Sybert The F erocious Fifth This year the fifth graders were taught by Mrs. Dorothy Pierce and Mrs. Wilma Moe. In Social Studies they traveled through the United States using books, films, and maps. They studied the four basics in Arithemetic and lots and lots of fractions. Creative writing and the basics were their English subjects and emotions and the human body were studied in Health. Joy Adamson Pat Alley Venus Batson Gina Bemberger Staci Bennington Cary Boatman Betty Bowers Tammy Bradley David Burke Brenda Danley Keith Deckard Remona Deering Kathy Driskell Kay Edwards Stacy Fisher Carol Freeman Patrick Garst Celeste Gilbertson Britt Harmon Shannon D. Holmes Jimmy studies hard! Shannon M. Holmes Trina Horn Roger Houts Darlene Hulett Todd Irvine Leonard Kempke Becky Kerr Troy Lahue Julee Lair Mike Lansdown Lisa Lawless Martha Ledford Robert Lininger Kristie Lipham Andy Lloyd Lynn McKibben Bruce Million Alice Parks Jeff Pearce Danny Perry Terry Peterson Vickie Pixley Dianna Rightsell Billy Jo Roberts Jimmy Roberts Billy Sabo Matthew Schlup Kim Schraeder Sara Stites Mike Thomas nicht This is so hard' Come on, did we pass? Stepping Out The sixth grade was a very important year because the teach- ers, Ms. Kathy Stratman and Mr. Richard Whitford tried to prepare the students for Junior High and High School. In math, fractions and decimals were stressed. Much empha- sis was placed on using proper English also. The students studied parts of speech, outlining, paragraph writing and did animal reports and other writing assignments. At the begin- ning of the year they wrote Haiku poems. New health and science books were used this year. The areas the books covered included mental and personal health, nu- trition, first aid, drugs, energy, weather and science. With all of the work they've done and the amount of effort put forth, these kids are eager to start Jr. High. Karen Allee Jessie Andresen Trudy Bartles ' Bobby Beard Kerry Beasing Todd Bennington Andrew Bryan Micheal Bush Marcy Chamberlain Lisa Chastain Sonny Cook Vicki Dalton Scott Daugherty Darren Deatz Valorie Fischer Tony Gaylor Malissa Groff Kent Haynes Mike Herron Amelia J iminez Jeff J ochim Traci Kelly Patty Kephart Michelle Lane Shelly Lann Austin Ledford Matt Leisman James Lewis Patty Lewis Ken Lininger Binky the hard worker! Shelly Lininger Quint Lingerfelt Harry Loader Jeff McClarnon Mark McMahon Michael Minter Dawn Moreland Julie Muntz Rodney Needs Duane Parks Vickie Perry Joni Phelps Norma Reynolds Christina Rosenboom Dee Ann Rosenbohm Theresa Rosenbohm Susan Salf rank Jeffrey Savala Still in the darkness. Donna Gail Schoonover Debby Squires Chris Stout Elizabeth Watson David Wedel Dean Welch Mike Welch Billy Jack Wilson Miss Stratman Mr. Whitford Special Help The elementary was helped out by a staff of teachers who gave special attention to students who might have problems. Pictured top right: Mrs. Pat Lytle taught special ed. Pictured center left is Mrs. Diane Abbott, she was the teachers' aide. Center right: Mrs. Vicki Cook instructional aide. Lower left: Mrs. Esther Long taught remedial math. Lower right: Mrs. Margaret Phelps helped students with their reading. Row 1, left to right: M. Groff, L. Chastain, V. Dalton, M. Chamberlain, T. Kelly, J. Phelps, S. Lann, M. Lane, D. Schoonover, D. Squires. Row 2: S. Lininger, A. Jimenez, D. Mooreland, T. Bartles, S. Salfrank, P. Lewis, M. Herron, C. Stout, C. Rosenbohm, V. Perry, J. Muntz, A. Brian, D. Rosenbohm. Row 3: D. Parks, M. McMahon, J. Jochim, D. Welch, J. Lewis, M. Welch, M. Minter, D Wedel, K. Beasing, T. Bennington, D. Deatz, T. Gayler, S. Cook, H. Loader. Row 4: V. Fischer, R. Needs, J. McClarnon, J. Savala S. Daugherty, M. Bush, not shown-K. Lininger and M. Leisman. v 1 Beginning Music The elementary music classes did a variety of things this year. They were taught by Mrs. Tamara Curfman who was new this year fpictured lower leftj. They learned the basics of music besides doing some harmony work. They all worked hard to present Santa's Toylandu at Christmas, which was a big suc- cess. The sixth grade band was directed by Ken Greiner fpictured at leftj. They learned the fundamentals of their instruments besides how to properly care for them. They performed at both the winter and spring concerts. Forty-four members worked hard and succeeded in making it one of the best years Below: Mrs. Britton, student teacher, explains questions. H--,.,..M' ' 'Rfk 3' '2 - B 7 1' Z! ' ffl! iw SW. 'j i . ' gipwb f ,gy W B E53 51531 WW ' AQ? at Q, , Q me I tfq fr fmW wx wii.'zi1ygf4wJ5-..I ,v.h,,.i9-ww W ,151 Ks' r iz 12,5 if Qi. fi f M 'S ia ww.. .,MMM.w.WM,,W1w V 1 'a Imam Junior High The farther backward you can look, The farther forward you are likely to see. K 'Mme Q!! Russell Alley Geneva Atkinf Marcy Boatmz Milton Bramb Marvin Coope Not Shown-C Jeff Daugherty Leann Deatz Jim Dockins Alan Duntz Diane Freeman Melinda Garst Thomas Gibson Jim Gilpin Mark Hartman Tom Heard Ronda Hines Rocki Horn Tony Howell Dena Hudson Sherry Hulett Angela Husing Dan Ingram Phil Ingram Rhonda Kuhns Christie Lane Joy Lewis Kelly Lipham David Lloyd John Loader Small But Sensible The seventh graders were faced with a new challenge this year. That challenge was high school life. They not only had a new teacher every hour but could be involved in more extra-curricular activities such asg Jr. High Sports, Pep Club, French and Spanish Club. At right: Melinda and Marcy are working hard. Pictured on opposite page are the class officers, Row 1, left to right: Kelly Lipham-Secretary, LeAnn Deatz- Student Council. Row 2: Tony Scamman-Student Council, Anita Moore-President, T.M. Wharton-Vice-President, and Phil Ingram-Treasurer. 'Nw-. Below: Looking up answers Working hard in science Armanda Maheu Alycia McKibben Mike McMahon Kathy Meek Joann Minderman Neil Mobley Anita Moore Dean Needs Donna Neeman Mark Nelson Dennis O'Barsky Becky Pankau Jeff Powell Rick Rightsell Keith Savala Tony Scamman Pam Schlup Stephanie Schoon Gayle Thomas Christy Webster T. M. Wharton Mrs. Greiner Mrs. O'Laugh1in Mr. Pearce OV61' Josie Antuna Sammy Bennington Margee Bogenreif Lawna Bray Becky Brusha Mike Burg Brad Burke Cheryl Catlett Brook Cooper Monica Cooper Lynda Danley Kevin Deckard Exa Easley Clay Ellison Becky Fischer Shelly Freeman Becky Groff Mike Harmon Beth Harris Bev Haynes Doug Heard Shane Heits Jon Hollister Scott Howell Kevin Hurst Joe Ingram Mike Jimenez Jim J ochim Carrie Johnson Sherry Kennell Dennis Kerr Lee Kirk Greg Kroll David Lair Doug Lane Marian Lingerfelt Marty Lytle J aNay Martin Julie McClarnon Shawn Minter Junior and Shane do an experiment Ea er Eighth Graders The class of '82 was kept Very busy this year. As well as all of their homework, they participated in many other activities. With the help of the excellant Jr. High teaching staff, the class of '82 is eagerly awaiting the beginning of their high school years. They eighth grade class officers were Eric Mul- vania-Student Council, Susan Thompson-Treasurer, Brook Cooper-Secretary, Becky Groff-Vice-President, Pam Mob- ley-Student Council, and Margee Bogenreif-President. Pam Mobley Eric Mulvania Lisa Nielsen Kerry Oswald Don Perry Connie Peterson Mike Pfeil Jolene Powers Allen Rosenbohm Kelly Salfrank Jill Scamman Kim Scamman Virgil Schramm Jeff Schlup Melinda Shelton Junior Squires Penny Squires Jill Sybert Susan Thompson Stacy Tudor Mianne Underwood Jim Watson Mr. Gaines Mrs. Harmon Mr. Herndon Not Shown M r. Bryan Jr. Hi I1 Instructors Junior high can be a fun and rewarding time in a student's life especially if he or she has a dedicated and hard working instructor. Classes required in junior high are Health, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education. Electives in- clude Art, Band, Chorus, Shop, and Foreign Languages. Dras- tic changes occur in junior high such as running from class- room to classroom, having more than one teacher, and the responsibility of a locker of your own. Mr. Duane Srmth, Health Mr. Bill Runkles, Science Mr. Tony Gaines, Social Studies Mrs. Ann Greiner, Foreign Language 4 l iii: 'H 'I 9264! E' ' ' x3aT 'iWf4'Z5'4g ts 4 Ax ,fqk 4. A we Row l, left to right: K. Hurst, J. Schlup, S. Howell, B. Burke, J. Hollister, J. Powell, T. Gibson, N. Mobley, K. Oswald, D. Perry, V. Schramm. Row 2: J. Jochim, T. Heard, A. Rosenbohm, S. Heits, S. Tudor, D. Ingram, A. Duntz, M. McMahon, T. Scamman, T.M. Wharton, M. Hartman. Row 3: D. Lane, E. Mulvania, C. Ellison, M. Jimenez, R. Horn, J. Squires, M. Bramble, D. O'Barsky, R. Alley, K. Savala. Row 4: S. Bennington, managers J. Watson, T. Bennington, T. Minter, M. McMahon, S. Minter. Coaches are Tony Gaines and Bill Runkles. Jr. Ja 5 n the G0 The junior high team finished the 1977 season with a 2-2 rec- ord. The team had a tough season. They were coached by Tony Gaines and Bill Runkles, who did a fine job. Many of the players are looking forward to play high school ball next year. At right Coach Gaines and Runkles giving a little ad- vice. Below, The Jr. Jays show their good defense. Below right,rTh e Jays fearless offense. 49395125 .1432 '3 6T lf. 36-'fjlfffvffi' 3i,'v J 3XfsW3 ff' SWMFkH5'l2i9fTY?T?l5n5f'?ii:JK0 Throw it to me Milton throws a pass. Disappointing Season This year the Junior High Jays had a disappointing season with a 3-7 record. Coached by Mr. Tony Gaines and Mr. Gene Finke they won 4th place at the South Holt tournament. The team was young and inexperienced and will be looking for- ward to next year. Pictured are left to right, Row 1: D. Needs N. Mobley, T. Scamman, P. Ingram. Row 2: M. Bramble, T. M. Wharton, S. Tudor, M. Hartman, J. Ingram. Row 3: J. Pow ell, S. Minter, J. Jochim, A. Duntz, C. Ellison. Row 4: Mr. Tony Gaines, J. Hollister, K. Hurst, B. Burke, Mr. Gene Finke Center: Awaiting the rebound. Clay guns up 2. - 1 4 1. J ' 1 av 2, .1 4 if A X W... ft i 3 U 1, A x wr w A HX l'K J . 1 t NQAMW 'w W'v'2k Q 4 y 4 A V ' In - f Y 43 sg F' 41 .4 ,Q '7'-21 L? a ki X X44 Q31 J 3 9 5' ,, af ., ,vga M ,N xl V N. X H , -, Q Q, fi, , ,: 2 3 1 uf s1ruw5 .5 U2 I Row 1, left to right: A. Duntz, D. Ingram, C. Ellison, S. Howell, J. Hollister. Row 2: S. Bennington, T. Wharton, J. Powell, T. Scamman, D. Kerr. Row 3: J. Jochim, M. Hartman, M. Bramble, D. Lane, S. Tudor. Row 4: Coach Moore and Coach Gaines. ,W Junior High Girls and Boys Excel The Junior High Boy's and Girl's track teams practiced hard to keep up with a busy schedule. Both teams had a success- ful year. Above right: Sam stretches to the finish. At left: Just sittin' around. Bottom right: Just about there. Row 1, left to right: L. Danley, J. Scamman, M. Boatman, L. Bray, L. Nielsen. Row 2: S. Thompson, C. Johnson, B. Cooper, B. Haynes, K. Scamman. Row 3: S. Schoonover, B. Pankau, K. Meek, J. Lewis, G. Thomas, C. Lane. Row 4: Coach Moore, M. Bogenreif, J. Martin, E. Eas- ley, Coach Gaines. hw' T ,yds 'lt' Row 1, left to right: D. Freeman, M. Bogenreif, Mrs. Hunter-sponsor, P. Mobley, J. Martin, B. Cooper, M. Boatman, M. Garst, A. Moore. Row 2: K. Lipham, P. Schlup, R. Kuhns, A. Husing, J. Lewis, J. Minderman, K. Meek, C. Webster, M. Underwood, J. Sybert, S. Freeman, M. Cooper, J. McClarnon, L. Bray, G. Atkins, D. Hudson, K. Scamman, C. Lane, S. Schoonover, L. Deatz, B. Brusha, K. Salfrank, S. Kennell, G. Thomas, B. Fischer, M. Sheldon, A. Maheu, C. Johnson. Jr. High Has Spunlc This year Junior High Pep Club consisted of over 35 girls. Their duties were to attend every Junior High football and basketball game and to show the teams their great spirit. Pictured below are the Junior High Cheerleaders. Row l : Pam Mobley. Row 2: Anita Moore, Melinda Garst. Row 3: Brook Cooper, JaNay Martin fHeadj, Marcy Boatman. Below right are the officers, Row 1 ,left to right: Sherry Kennell-President, Carrie Johnson-Secretary-Treasurer, Row 2: Monica Cooper-Student Council, Margee Bogenreif-Vice-President. Row 1, left to right: M. Bogenreif. J. Scamman, J. Martin, B. Cooper, M. Lingerfelt, C. Lane, J. McClarnon, S. Schoonover, M. Underwood. Row 2: K. Lipham, A. Maheu, R. Kuhns, C. Webster, J. Powell, A. Moore, M. Boatman, A. Husing, B. Fischer, S. Kennell, K. Scamman, M. Cooper, P. Squires, Row 3: K. Savala, M. Cooper, J. Ingram, D. Lane, B. Brusha, K. Salfrank, S. Minter, D. Freeman, M. Garst, D. Hudson, L. Deatz, K. Deckard, P. Mobley, S. Thompson, B. Haynes, B. Groff. Row 4: B. Pankau, N. Mobley, T. Scamman, J. Jochim, L. Bray, J. Sybert, M. Bramble, M. Pfiel, J. Gilpin, T.M. Wharton, M. Lytle, E. Easley, D. Ingram S. Tudor, A. Duntz, C. Johnson, Jr. Squires, Row 5: Mr. Greiner, K. Oswald, K. Hurst, S. Bennington, C. Ellison. Not shown: M. Hartman, B. Burke, D. Neads, D. Lair, J. Hollister. Music Makers Junior High Band under the direction of Mr. Ken Greiner and the Chrous under the direction of Mrs. Lynn Hunter both worked very hard this year. They held concerts and partici- pated in an Exchange Assembly. Pictured at left are the Twirlers: Anita Moore, Jill Sybert, Bev Haynes fHeadj, Mar- gee Bogenreif, and Melinda Garst. Drum majorettes were Leann Deatz, Becky Groff. Row l,left to right: G. Thomas, L. Deatz, K. Lipham, A. Mahpe, D. Hudson, G. Atkins, S. Hulett. Row 2: J. Minderman, K. Scamman, B. Cooper, J. Martin, M. Bogenreif, C. Johnson, P. Mobley, B. Brusha, S. Kennell, K. Salfrank, J. McClarnon, M. Boat- man, M. Garst, R. Hines. Row 3: B. Pankau, R. Kuhns, S. Schoonover, A. McKibben, J. Lewis, C. Lane, K. Meek, P. Schlup, R. Rightsell, M. Nelson, P. Ingram, T. Howell, T. Bradley, J. Loader. Row 4: Mrs. Hunter, A. Moore, D. Freeman, J. Sybert, S. Thompson, T. Gilmore, J. Dockins, M. McMahon, J. Watson, T. Heard. 5fi3WiiY lm? .A 1 -- na.-4 . IRES? 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They were: Mrs. Kathy Bogenreifwlligh School Secretary, top leftg Mr. Frank Rybnick-Superinten- dant of Schools, top rightg Mrs. Betty Thomas-High School Teachers Aide, at leftg Mrs. Wilma Grubb-Elementary Princi- pal Cseatedj and her secretary Mrs. Joan Adamson Cstandingj, bottom left g Mr. Steve Scamman-Administrative Assistant and COE Director, bottom centerg Mrs. Jennie Howell-secre- tary, bottom right. Hi Mark dreams up a story. Talk Right Teaching in the English and Speech department at RPHS were Mrs. Barbara Marquart and Ms. Dixie Glascock. Classes under the direction of Ms. Glascock were Appreciation of Literature, Nonfiction, Speech, Beginning and Advanced Theatre, Con- temporary Literature, and Novels. The students in Apprecia- tion of Literature read short stories and poems and also wrote formula poems. Nonfiction read recent nonfiction books. Speech classes gave speeches and practiced contest events. Theatre classes covered the history of the theatre and made a trip to the Mulebarn. Contemporary Literature had to read 10 books during the semester and Novels studied classical novels. Classes that Mrs. Marquart taught were Grammar, Paragraphs, Creative Writing, and Research and Critical Papers. Grammar was a study of fundamental skills of English usage. Paragraphs studied sentence structure and wrote various kinds of para- graphs. Creative Writing spent their time writing poetry, essays, short stories, and a short play, all of which were original com- positions. Research and Critical Papers was an advanced course in composition, writing essays, themes, critical papers and a research paper. At right: Steve listens to Ms. Glascock. Below: Paragraphs students get busy. Q ' - I2-?'daial aii Xses g . as .e... si.... ff,-Q S Ms. Glascock grades some papers. Mrs. Marquart reads over some paragraphs. 4.3- Ms. Wessler gives advice to Michelle. F f I Lawna irons a placemat Bachelor Living shows off. Darla and Paula study their French. Home EC. and Foreign Language New at RPHS this year was Ms. Janette Wessler, teaching Home Economics. Classes she taught were Home Economics I and Il, Family Relations, Consumer Education, Foods, Child Development, Bachelor Living and Advanced Clothing. Home Economics I and II studied clothing, foods, child care, room planning, grooming, child development, housing, and banks and credit. Family Relations covered dating, personality de- velopment, marriage and money management. Consumer Edu- cation dealt with insurance, car buying and renting an apart- ment. Foods made up weekly menus, studied cuts of meat and cooked various foods. Boys learned how to cook, sew, and do laundry in Bachelor Living. ln the Foreign Language department, Mrs. Ann Greiner re- turned to RPHS teaching French I, II, and III and Spanish I and II. In each of these classes the students studied grammar, phonetics and culture, using various methods including songs, games, and special projects. At left: Mrs. Greiner checks work- books. Mr. Moore lectures. ,iiih-M Wake up class. ra V 9 gn. Jay performs surgery. Exploring Mr. George Radtke taught the science classes which consisted of the following: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Ad- vanced Biology and General Science. The classes have done such things as dissecting a shark, cat and studying chemical reactions. Mr. Wayne Moore taught math classes this past year. The classes offered were Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trignom- etry and Physics. These students had homework assignments almost daily and quizes and tests periodically. On free days they played math games. At right: The head ofthe class. Work can be fun. li? Art students take a break. Artistic Talent Mr. Ken Greiner taught Music Appreciation and High School Band. Mrs. Lynn Hunter instructed the High School Chorus, Performing Arts, as well as the Swing Choir. The High School art classes were taught by Miss Amy Freeman. One of their main projects was painting murals on some of the school's walls. They also received two new art wheels for working with clay. At left: Roger listens intently. Mrs. Hunter relaxes before class. 5 , f - klf , U. ' gt ' 1 .4 . H .g , e f mfw-eww-N - :lil 1' ' ,frgv r fgisgggfg -we . 2 3 ff NY' H 'S A , . r,,,,4,g, - 1 ,A Just a little further. ,gf E RS PQ9? 01555 SQ!! M. Vw' 'Mt Q, It 'S' In 3 L 'V-. ' Q: x 1 f Q, N, ff-'N 5 36,1 Xgf 'NNI iii! .www fx. 'E'- 561fNffQ - P Q in A 2 . , 1, ,, ,MQW N QWSS? ,wpglg 39 5,8 1? iii? f Just call me chop chop Russel's busy cooking. Gaining Work Experience or the Future C.O.E. has 14 students this year. They studied job applica- tions, job interviews, resignations, promotions and so on: They also learned how to figure income taxes. Students were required to work at least 10 hours a week. The following stu- dents were members of C.O.E.: Jeff Blasnitz, Russ Bowers, Sue Buck, Sylvia Duncan, Rick Fender, Ron Harmon, Holly Kirk, Scott Melvin, Bonita Nauman, Scott Neilson, Brian Perry, Patty Staashelm, Mark Thompson, and J eff Walker. At left: Who gave Jeff a fat lip'??? Above right: Our fearless leader, Mr. Steve Scamman ..4-A Mr. Pearce lectures on animal breeding. Working With Hands Ag shop kept busy with the many varied projects that were assigned. Mr. John Pearce taught Ag I, Il, Ill and semester Ag. Class study involved overhauling small gas engines, wood Working, Welding, animal breeding, soils and field crops iden- tification. At right: Gavin working in his electricity board. Jody at work! Berri helps Bob with wmng Gaining Skills r fl g 4 The Industrial Arts classes had a busy year. Mr. Raymond jf' Eickhoff instructed junior high and high school students in drafting, woodworking and general shop. His students made projects from leather, various types of wood and metals. Mr. Don Bryan helped the Carpentry Class construct a house. This is the sixth year this project has been undertaken. They all Worked hard on this house. At right: Jeff and Kevin work on drafting. CHFPGHUY house. Mr. Eickhoff fixes sander. ,ff Mr. Bryan, Carpentry Instructor. Berrie tiles d0WIl board. Mark works hard. Kris takes timed writings. Preparing for the Business World The Business classes were taught by Mrs. Kathy Runkles and Mrs. Diana White. The Bookkeeping classes worked on their workbooks and packetsg and Typing classes took timed writ- ings and did jobs. Shorthand and Office Practice classes pre- pared themselves for the business world. At r1,ht: Mrs. Runkles preparing to dictate. 4-1' Mrs. White checks workbooks. Elaine and Jeri work together. Miss Brubaker enjoys her P.E. Class. is .WV Si ,....,...... P is aw . . I 3 .six g fi' 4 ,QQ 1:3 EI. - v ' YET. .g ..s.,sM E. ,f r ' la -5 Et 'ffariii-. . . Q - ' ' -s i ' .- 4 'FEE Mr. Smith, Driver Education Instructor. Conditioning Mrs. Duane Smith was daring this year and taught Driver Ed- ucation. Miss Vickie Brubaker and Mr. Mike Rader were the Physical Education teachers. The boys PE classes played ten- nis, gym hockey and many other sports. The girls played bad- mitten and volleyball. The boys had PE first semester and the girls got their turn second semester. The Driver Education classes were taught the fundamentals of driving and gained experience in driving. At left: Getting ready to drive. Bottom right: Coach Rader PE Instructor. Special Help Mrs. Carol Harmon taught the ungraded students. They work- ed on special projects throughout the year as well as studying basic math, reading, science, language, and history subjects. The reading classes were instructed by Mrs. Sharon O'Laugh- lin. They were designed to help students improve their basic reading skills emphasizing on vocabulary and comprehension. Above left: Mrs. Harmon draws a card. Above right: Wonder- ing what to do. Bottom right: Mrs. O7Laughlin supervises. - .... 5 , Above Staring into space 1 ll 'SE.WWV 5231171 45287 1'?!.fZM..'I:iNLaa..'LrM',1 -- ,Qi :.: ,X...q..L:. . . if af' it Below: Mrs. Stewart gives an eye test. Helping Hands Again this year the students had a great staff of non-teaching personnel to depend upon. Mr. Hal Turner Ctop leftj served as junior high and high school Guidance Counselor. He listen- ed to students' problems as well as scheduling classes and help ing them to prepare for upcoming years. Mrs. Marla Greer fmiddle leftj, the Speech Therapist, helped with improving students, speech problems. As elementary and high school nurse, Mrs. Beverly Stewart R.N. Cbottom leftj had her hands full. Besides taking care ofthe students many ailments, she also kept records on the weight, height, sight, and hearing of all the students. Mrs. Betty Burke Cbottom rightj was the Librarian for elementary and high school. She ordered new books, sent out overdue book notices, and kept the Library in order. , 7 f -',- . A k . . ' ,, f' ' ' we ,,l,, M I. r ,'f!f' p evbfcgaj, ,Q . E ,,,,.A, . .. . 2 an - ' X . .f. .,f is I 'QF 5 V,,,, 7, 7 . fr V , - ' ' , . 1 ' Cooks were left to right: S. Clodfelter, B. Kuhns, D. Lingerfelt, V. Millsaps, L. Klump, J. Webster T. Chastain. Not shown. L. Thompson Food Supervisors The food supervisors of Rock Port R-2 had a toughjob laid out for them in the 1977-78 school year. This year they had three different lunches to serve every day. The students had a choice between hamburger and french fries, regular meal, or a chef salad. At right: Teachers and students await anxious- ly. Making hamburgers. Jeff takes a second look. ' Wie Q Y .- Royal Harmon dusts Duane Theisfeld cleans mops. feep on Truclcin' A school cannot operate without maintenance and transporta- tion. This year the school was kept in good condition by Walt Milsap pictured at left, Royal Harmon, Duane Thiesfeld, and Charles Lorenz. Bus Drivers were kept busy picking up and taking home kids. They had to drive in all kinds of weather. The bus drivers were as follows, row 1, left to right: M. Lytle, S. Grossman, G. Swofford, C. Hill. Row 2: L. Chastain, J. Eilers, J. McCoy, S. Herndon, C. Chastain, E. Perry, A. Lansdown. Not Shown: G. Radtke, C. Eddy, G. Bogenreif. Charles Lorenz sweeps up. fl- mei:-if. .'.- -f L f 'f -' ' 5. 1 FM Q?-ff W- L fl Ex. ,S l A In .:,'1 L- M x SS ' Q23 J' ww o 0 A 5,4 . V ff: ,zif , ,, ,W 3' it 5 Freshmen No man really becomes a fool until he stops asking questions Jeanette Allee Jo Birmingham Randy Burke Bobby Clark Teresa Cook Brian Dalton Bill Danley Susette Daughtery Amy Duntz Zel Fischer Susan Freeman Tammy Gibson Beverly Gilpin John Gross Billy Howell Tommy Hughes Jeff Hulett Bryan Hurst Bernadine Ingram Yolanda Jimenez Lauri Judson Carla Kerr Kim Kroll Michelle Kroll Sandra Lann Roy Lawson Shirley Lawson Sandy Ledford Mark Leisman Billy Lewis Ronnie Lloyd Dianna Lynn Curtis Mather Doug McMahon Terri Minderman Brian Montanye Freshmen fearless leaders Their first float. Finall Freshman Starting into high school and being a Freshman is not easy. Everywhere you turn there are new experiences, different people, and a lot of ups and downs to cope with. They made their first float and participated in their first high school sports. The Freshmen class officers pictured on opposite page, lower right wereg Row l, left to right: Marieann Smith- Student Council, Sandie Morton-Vice-President, Curtis Mather-Student Council. Row 2: Susan Freeman-President, Susette Daugherty-Treasurer, Jo Birmingham-Secretary Julia Morrison Sandra Morton Donald Neemann Mike Nielsen Patricia O,Barsky Dawn Pankau Sandra Payton Conda Peeler Janet Perry Debbie Pfeil Lisa Phelps Kathie Phillips Renee Powers Sherry Record Tamara Rosenbohm Deborah Savala Sue Ann Schoonover Jane Schultz Barton Shaw Pat Sheldon Marieann Smith Carolyn Squires Lori Stewart Janetta Swofford Mary Grace Sybert Whitney Tudor Shannon Underwood Miss Glascock Mr. Eickoff Mr. Moore Mrs. Runkles .- 1 Q f' sw' '- h , 21 M,-7 ww ,J N ff ' ' f ag X 11 Q1 2, if , ,, K W6 gi? V Wah .12 M M ffm 2, Q 1 Z f 4- 7 i I f H N' 5.5, Q ,fm ff W, ff ff ,Q 591 M, Y , 1 S S S Q Az- .1 1 K. A Q, m... ,.asfw Mffff' ffl' A.,,A. , ,W A A ff if , 5' 'V fmmif' . ' 2754? . ffl' C if A V A , W ,I -5, Z., ,Sq , -1,q3.Qy.,2lf k ,,,, , ,4. f N K ' 3,3 Jw ,E g if 1, . I ww f X 1 , 4 Wi' H54 4 'r 'I' ,,,,.,,ff.-, ww 3' hr 4- 0.-, wh Jw'- 'awry 2 -453 'EWJW was !?1L,,,,, r is ff sf? i A .9 x M-w..,,r-M-...m.,..A,Mw ,N '.vf ' Sophomores You are only young once. After that you have to think up some other excuse. .g V I Bill Alloway Christy Armstrong Mike Avrett Don Briggs Bentley Brown Betsy Burke Chris Chamberlain Julie Chapple Tim Cook Brad Dalton Sara Davis Teresa Deering Spectacular Sap homores This year the Sophomores took a more active part in sports, organizations and activities. They got to be more selective in class courses and were no longer an underclassmen. Leading the sophomore class were, Row lgleft to right: Julia Groff- Vice President, Mark Wilczek-Student Council, Maryann Ly- tle-Treasurer, Tony Schomburg-President. Row 2: Christy Armstrong-Secretary, Kim Hendrickson-Student Council Harry Duncan Larry Duncan Nancy Edwards Lee Ann Erdman Jim Garst Kevin Gilbertson Julia Groff Shawna Heits Kim Hendrickson Valerie Herron Dave Hudson Randy Hulett Ronnie Hurst ,4d5 -L ll wgmwv- .,: H ' . 1y 1 W ig , , ii x an ww ' i f Nk qafxaa . gi. .,.Y..w.: .,., lg , L . Y , ...,. E ., , A A, .Q ' K ywffafvg ' T Pfgmig A ff' . . gr Q Audie Jackson Joey Jimenez Larry Kennell Jim Kirk Tracy Kirk Wayne Laverentz Christy is hard at work Would We he to you? Mike Leisman Melinda Long Mary Ann Lytle Cheryl McCall Julie Mobley Robin Moore Marcia Mulvania Mary Neemann Chuck O'Barsky Paula Peck Kym Phillips David Powers Carol Reed Tod Salfrank Jody Savala Nathan Schaffner Duane Schierkolk Tony Schomburg Denise Schoonover Albert Shaw Steve Slemp Matt Stoner Roger Thiles Cindy Walker arry Shue H .,., Mfg If Juniors Men are wise in proportion not to their experience but to their capacity for experience. Mighty Fine 9 This year was a very active one for the juniors. They ordered their class rings and had the junior stand at football, basket- ball games, and wrestling matches. Many of the juniors were involved in the junior play Harveyv. They also organized the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. Besides all this they had time to be involved in sports and organizations. Class officers were, Row 1: left to right, Elaine McMahonM Student Council, Jana Stoner-Secretary, Sharmyn Steele- Treasurer, Row 2: Mike Walker-Vice-President, Bob Stan- ton-President, Jim Knierim-Student Council. Wayne Allee Angie Alley Helena Basham Dana Brown John Buttercase Rodney Clark Mary Cook Laura Corken Mike Danley Scott Deatz Chris Edmonds Jody Ellison Debbie Eyman Garry Garst Stacy Gebhards Marlene Haynes Marissa Heits Chris Hostiel Sheila Houston Lesli Judson Jim Knierim Bill Laverentz Vera Lawson Kelly Lingerfelt Were- S -were fe, are Football, you bet! f Michelle Loader Gavin McCall Elaine McMahon Maria Mullins Shawn Mulvania Sharmon Nielsen Brenda Payton Perry Payton Brenda Perry Mike Pierce Martha Roberts Angela Ronfeldt Cathleen Rosenbohm Kathy Schultz Mary Shaw Laura Shue Larry Slemp Gary Soske Class Officers The usually Thursday activity A Mike Walker Lisa Wharton Mrs. Dulgarian Ms. Freeman Mrs. White Robert Stanton Sharmyn Steele Jana Stoner Joe Struthers Kevin Sutter Dannye Underwood Not shown Mr. Dulgarian 2 K 'g, In , .ix b , ff . YZ. E -350V . 1 . : V QA . 1 L gifgg . M 2 ,, -nap -iz' f B W H. u 4? , ??'f'A,, ay HTEQYQTL Ei 4 ,Q 3 ,s fi' ,,,L, gr ,Q vi, Lmvsrstyfax K ,- .NCS- 3 Rin -an in 4 Activities The time to be happy is nowg the place to be happy is hereg the way to be happy is to make others so. K 1 .E 1 qi. ,77 Homecoming King and Queen Queen Candidates, Sue, Jakcie, and Kris Football Homecoming -A Good Night for All Blue Jay Football Homecoming '77 was observed on October 14. The Jays gave an all-out effort, and defeated Craig Hornets, 50-0. Jackie Leseberg and Jeff Mather were crowned King and Queen at the conclusion of the game to reign over the festivi- ties. The music for the dance was provided by the L'Dry Icef' Crowning the new king and queen are last years king and queen, Dan McMahon and Julie Jochim. At right Crownbear- ers: Trent Lahue and Brigitte Davis. King Candidates, Jeff, Jeff, and Jay em.mawhmnee,r4m,f.ri:vff.f', m - Brian presents roses. A smiling Queen! Jeff gives Jackie coronation kiss Homecoming attendants, left to right, Row 1 : Kelly Lipham, Valerie Herron, Laura Corken, Lisa Phelps. Row 2: Martin. T.M. Wharton, Eric Mulvania, Bill Laverentz, Mike Neilsen. Not shown: Ronnie Hurst and Janay vmygdsiige f5a 4 ' A i th 1 L I At right: The boys get psyched for a victory. Below: Sophomore,s Winning float-Dreaming of a Bluejay Victory. R r .K fm-9 Y sf c iiis- Q ffl 154' -' Above right: Second place seniors'-Oz Grants Victory. Above: Freshmerfs third p1ace!Rub 'Em Out Jays. Right: Eighth grade's-Dreaming of a Raid. N Vg' 'W 'LI f DV. X . . fa' h, 9 'V -4 MMMW,-M,,,,.,..hr Get in line! s e ssmssm Kathy and Whitney lead the band. il! F M fill llll -Hifsilllll Pvkz Silllllii Mums ' ll Town members participate too! Xvf' ff . my 5 . ' S 4 :ns.,U,, X. -1 Y if -. A ' it as ,Ne W , f 1 , f 2 ff - . 1 Tw ' si as - sq, - if , - ,--' at 'cl V -535 MT ,VJ - 5, Wt.. ia l ' -. . if 5 'f 66Dreams and Fantasies 9' The theme for the 1977-78 football homecoming was Dreams and Fantasies . The High School and Jr. High classes built floats in a limited time period to represent the spirit in their classes. Chicken wire, cardboard, napkins, paint, lumber, and creative minds were all used in constructing these floats, all of which were very imaginative. The iloats were judged on originality, beauty, and on how well they kept with the theme. Above: Juniors'-Don't Monkey With the Jays. At left: Seventh Grade,sfDreams of Paradise ,-Dreams of a Victory. s Miss Glascock putting on makeup. 66Har1Jeyw This year the Junior Class play was, Harvey . It was a come dy, about a man who saw an invisible white rabbit and his sis- ter, who was strange herself, who tried to put him in an asylum The story ended happily with the man being cured and he would go about his life without his white rabbit Harvey. Myrtle Mae Simmons . . . .... Debbie Eyman Veta Louise Simmons. . . ....... Laura Shue Elwood P. Dowd ..... ....... J im Knierim Miss Johnson .....,.. .... D annye Underwood Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet. . . ....... Marissa Heits Ruth Kelly, R.N. .... . . .Brenda Perry Duane Wilson ........ . . . Don Briggs Lyman Sanderson, M.D.. . . . . . Larry Slemp William Chumley, M.D. . . . .... Gary Soske Betty Chumley ....... ..... C hris Hostiel Judge Omar Gaffney . . . . . .Nathan Schaffner E. J. Lofgren ....... ..... B ob Stanton . . . .Dixie Glascock . . . . . . . . Sharmyn Steele Director ........ Script Supervisor .... Stage Manager .... Props Mistresses . . Costumes Mistress . . . ............MaryShaw . . . Laura Corken-Jana Stoner Laura Shue Jim hanging his picture. Sound ........ Larry Slemp l M S333 mg Lights . . . Jackie Leseberg si? Makeup .... Sheila Houston iw? Concessions . . . Lisa Wharton ,Pj lg Box Office ..... House Manager . . . Publicity ...... Lisa Wharton is Dannye Underwood S! it w l 1 s fri 1 ,. V . s R . - Q, ,t ,-L,9:.,a1s.,, , N ' il 1- , ' ' 1 ' -- . sp... .... - - -------- s - - - ..... ,, T.-TS5' ' . , . . - . . . .Sharmyn Steele-Mary Shaw -.s.- .. , - Q - Mrs. Chauvenet is caught in the middle. Dr. Sanderson chatts with Veta. Far left: Elwood talks with Mrs. Chumley. 5 Left: Veta is surpris- 32 ed at what she sees. Trying to calm Veta down. Miss Kelly listening closely. 66 QQ 12 Days of X-Mas The theme of the l977 Christmas Ball was Twelve Days of Christmasf, Decorations, set up by the Student Council, in- cluded colorful, massive Wall posters depicting the characters in the song, 'The Twelve Days of Christmasn and a large Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments. Music was provided by the band MLegend.,' The annual event, held December 17, was held in the multi-purpose room of the elementary school building. Pictured at right are the seventh grade attendants, Kelly Lipham and T.M. Wharton. Eighth grade attendants, Pam Mobley and David Lair. Melinda Long and Audie Jackson, the sophomore attendants. 'W? lfeiilfi 'WNW-P' DWBM. V 'S' 'kikifiw ii Doug McMahon and Sandie Morton, the freshman attendants. Elaine McMahon,junior attendant, not shown Bob Stanton -it 'infzsf ., . rs' -. vga, cfm S vig 'isiug-2 5.31. - ' ,:' ' 1 r X :V s.,q,,.a,, N , ' 36, , . X ft - mir f Q. 7fig1?j l.Qc.s.ff The three queen candidates! :-e Lf ' 7o'4QW' ,va a, f,,, ,hgh mg Crownbearers David Rosenbohm and Michelle Bennington Jeff Blasnitz and Kris Johnson, King and Queen! Sue Buck and Brian Perry. ! King candidates! L Qi 21. 7 Bonita Nauman and Jeff Walker. f-M214 'lf S -ifri -5? Z!i,b2IK ,f L, '.,.. '5,5,i?.X 4 - Homecoming '7 Basketball Royalty Below Basketball Homecoming attendants, left to right: Clay Ellison, Carrie Johnson, Shawn Mulvania, Helena Basham, Kyni Haynes, Kristie Phillips, Jay Erdman, Jackie Leseberg, Kevin Cohen, Kris Johnson, Curtis Mather, Sandie Morton, Steve Slemp, Julie Chapple, Tony Scamman, Anita Moore, Crownbearers were Sarah Gaines and Ricky Kingery. Above: Kris congratulates Jackie. Allison shows the crownbearers the way M-M Good! 'N ex CES W Q N XXX NI N N ,X N R NNW Nyc L' x ufx-T aim Q, -. 5 X . 555. H W M A fr. W X f Wx +2 N ax 5' Ne ww x I ' V --- . f ' 4 J 7 S ,J K M 3 ASE' 1 -'Q ' 5 rd Q ' , f Mxffyfw fi'-ihlxfifgff L , M ps . Z mf X: ,.., , M--f'fLf2f?5lT'l' Row l, left to right: Bonita Nauman, Jeff Mather Ronda Elliott Debbie Morton Russell Bowers Row 2 Pam Lauritsen, Steve Deckard, Ms. Glascock, Paula Adamson Julie Bogenreif Allison Schomburg 66Blithe Spirit BLITHE SPIRIT recounts the riotous complications that en- sue when the beautiful ghost of his departed wife arrives to share the home and affections of a sorely-beset writer who, until that time, had been living in bliss and harmony with his second wife. Next page lower left: It was you! Lower right: Yes'm. THE CAST Edith ,..... Ruth ..... Charles ..... Dr. Bradman. . . Madame Arcati . Elvira ....... THE PRODUCTION STAFF Director ...... Script Supervisor Stage Manager. . Props Master. . . Costume Mistress .... . . Sound ......, Lights. . . Makeup ..... Concessions . . . Box Office .... House Manager . Publicity ..... . . Paula Adamson . . . Ronda Elliott . . . .JeffMather . . . Steve Deckard . . .Debby Morton . . Bonita Nauman . . .Dixie Blascock . . .Julie Bogenreif . . .Russell Bowers . . . Steve Deckard .Allison Schomburg . . .Russell Bowers . . Jackie Leseberg . . . . .Laura Shue . . .Pam Lauritsen . . . .Barb Taylor . . .Pam Lauritsen . . . .Angie Alley, Lesli Judson z + 1 1 X Q , Nf , ,u-awww. .Sg- Q. . W .J Q.f'7'V'iy I 1. N . ' 1 H -' 1 'L 4 1 . L xr r 5 ' . 'fQ fJ?l5e V Row l, left to right: Julia Groff, Christy Armstrong, Kim Hendrickson, Melinda Long, Cheryl Mc- Call, Julie Chapple. Row 2: Jim Kirk, Ronnie Hurst, Don Briggs, Tony Schomburg. Not shown: Mark Wilczek and Audie Jackson. HS tairway to Heavens' Jr.-Sr. Banquet was held on April 22. The Banquet was served at the Methodist Church and the dance was at the Memorial Building. The junior mothers prepared the meal. The theme for this year's prom was, Stairway to Heaven . 'gFreedom, from St. Joe, provided the music for the prom. The Juniors decorated the Memorial Building with stars and planets. Pic- tures were taken in front of a stairway to heaven. At right: Sponsors get with it. Freedom gives an excellent performance. Laura and Bob Sample the PUHCU- MIH1? Qllf ' I7-Biff? 'i ll l E Vg -5 I I7 Q 3 Getting romantic. rx. Above: A rest between dances. At left: Time out for a break. Jeff and Lisa take a breather. Braz plays O1e'. Jeff poses with Kristie ,gf 'Za 'Q N we-'sf fhaf -1 . 2' I ' E ae 5 Group discusion. f , ' fmt 7 . 'f 4- vu, , ? k-t. In AJVK L ,Q KW Q QMS? as vw 51 A 42 f 5 W, 9 jf fa 04' ba S. f f ' A Z fwc p 4' ,M if A tw 15 54 ',, . ., . , . ,,,,, , Q1 W 1 ff , K 'f' 2 mf ' 1 x Y 'W SS M X L I 'X A W aw M Q x JZ ' , ,A Q 'w' V iv I J 'X n s C I if M ., 'T ' V31 K liiiiif ' V -4 i, ' 52? F' Y 2 ' I m . 1 1 l i g. lllllll va f YJ, x A XXXKXXX Q Or anizations Courage is the power of being mastered b and possessed with an idea. I We , we ' ' 4.2 rg 'f is L' f - v , M Q .. kv if-A jf :Q ' - 1 ,E ,fp ., ' -fa..--'bf .g m45w f.w jw. 1 1 A Q 2 . :Jw ,, A bwf , JseXW3,L ' ' , T456 an wx ' .t I 'f' UW i - Y f , ,ij M , H .- 43 , vffifwfz few:--.J QM f L ,A,,,. Z V N' ,,,.A,,W ' , . 1,5 ' - ,- 5 we1:2w22asi1,sf,ff5,,f , l Row 1, left to right: B. Shaw, R. Boettner, D. Wooten, B. Hurst, R. Lawson, D. Neeman. Row 2: L. Kennell, J. Erdman, B. Perry B. Ebert, B. Easley, D. Sutter, K. Phillips, D. Herron, Mr. Pearce. Row 3: D. McCoy, M. Haynes, M. Mullins, E. McMahon, T. Ploof, K. Cohen, J. Ellison, K. Phillips, J. Mather, M. Sybert. Row 4: A. Shaw, K. Haynes, K. Hendrickson, B. Nauman, A. Schom- burg, R. Elliott, J. Kirk, R. Thiles, L. Duncan, S. Deatz, R. Clark, J. Struthers, D. Hudson, C. Peeler, M. Stoner. Row 5: R. Hu- lett, G. Garst, J. Garst, C. Mather, R. Moe, J. Lawson, P. Sheldon, B. Howell. Row 6: B. Clark, M. Leisman, D. Powers, M. Wal- ker, W. Allee, B. Stanton, D. McMahon, S. Mulvania, G. McCall, Z. Fischer. Row 7: B. Danley, B. Montauye, J. Coleman, T. Schomburg, J. Walker, K. Sutter. Future Farmers The Rock Port Chapter ofthe Future Farmers of America had a very active year. They sold a total of 1,192 boxes of fruit to raise money for their activities. Some ofthe activities included a Watermelon Bust, Mountain Oyster Fry and a Par- ent-member Banquet. They also had Barnwarming with Kym Haynes and Sue Buck reigning over the festivities as King and Queen. Leading the FFA were their officers pictured below, left to right, Brian Perry-Student Council, Kevin Cohen- President, Larry Kennell-Treasurer, Richard Boettner-Re- porter, Doug McCoy-Sentinel, Jay Erdman-Reporter, Brian Ebert-Secretary, Kym Haynes-Vice-President, Mr. John Pefarce. Bob and Shawn sort fruit. T 5 . f ' 2',-'livNIJ,'ZV1.i?t'54'1L4Q Wi'-fMYi f . YB Row 1 left to right B Nauman K Lmgerfelt M Roberts P Peck, D. Morton, T. Gibson, J. Morrison. Row 2: B. Taylor, D. Underwood A Schomburg Janette Wessler Sponsor G Tolby J. Bogenreif. Future Homemalfers The Future Homemakers of America took part in many activ ities during the year. They held a rummage sale to raise mon- ey. They also had a chili supper, a skating party and a Barn- warming with the FFA. Officers were below left to right: Miss Janette Wessler-Advisor, Allison Schomburg-President Barb Taylor-Secretary-Treasurer, Gail Tolby-Parliamentari- an, Dannye Underwood-Reporter, Julie Bogenreif-Recrea- tion Leader. Not pictured Debbie Morton-Vice-President, Debbie Sutter-Student Council Representative, Patty Staa- shelm-Historian. Barnwarming royalty pictured bottom cen- ter, left to right: Kim Kroll, Curtis Mather, Kevin Sutter, Lau- ra Shue, Debbie Sutter, Brian Ebert, Sue Buck, Kym Haynes, Paula Peck, Matt Stoner. 9 1212 552 fu E H 5 3 2 E E H I E I H I I I I I I ? P rf ik Row l, left to right: K. Lipham, L. Deatz, N. Mulvania, L. Wharton, S. Gebhards, J. Stoner, J. Bogenreif, M. Cooper. Row 2: M. Smith, A. Moore, M. Heits, L. Corken, S. Buck, J. Martin, V. Herron, B. Cooper. Row 3: J. Leseberg, K. Johnson, J. Knierim, M. Wilczek, K. Hendrickson, C. McCall, J. Groff, P. Mobley. Row 4: K. Haynes, B. Stanton, B. Easley, K. Sutter, K. Cohen, E. Mulvania, C. Mather. The Student Council worked hard under the direction of Kym Haynes, who served as president. They sponsored the Christ- mas Ball as a money making project, and all the kids pitched in to make it a big success. The council did not simply plan school events. It took a new interest in what was happening in and around the school. Sev- eral meetings were devoted to school concerns. This was to help the council members better fulfill the responsibilities as student representatives. Guiding the council through their successful year was Mr. Bob Couldry, Sponsor. Officers, below left to right: Kris Johnson-Secretary, Kym HaynesfPresident, Nancy Mulvania-Treasurer, Bob Stantone Vice-President. Row 2: Mr. Couldry-Sponsor. Kym and Mr. Couldry decide. S t Council Makes 4 Decisions r Scholarship Character Leadership, Service National Honor Society sponsored ajail at the annual Mardi Gras and initiated twelve members of the junior class. Mr. Robert Couldry served as sponsor this year. The officers were center left, left to right: Nancy Mulvania-Treasurer, Jackie Leseberg-Secretary, Kevin Cohen-President, Jeff Matherw Vice President, Kris J ohson-Student Council. At Left: Kym congratulates Brenda. National Honor Society officers. Kevin shows his bashfulness. Row 1, left to right: S. Steele, J. Knierim, L. Corken. Row 2: M. Walker, B. Perry, K. Sutter, M. Heits, G. Soske, J. Stoner, G. Garst, L. Wharton, B. Laverentz. Row 3: N. Mulvania, R. Boettner, D. Herron, J. Mather, R. Boet- tner, K. Haynes, J. Miller, S. Underwood, K. Johnson, K. Cohen, J. Leseberg, P. Adamson. Row 4: Mr. Robert Couldry. 5 Misa sf Lettermenfs Club The Boys R-Club didn't have any new members this year. They traveled to Kansas to watch the Kansas University, Missouri football game. They also participated in the Donkey Basketball game. The officers were: President-J eff Mather, Vice President-Brian Ebert, Secretarydlim Knierim, Trea- surerHGary Soske, Sargent At Arms-Berri Easley, Student Council-Kevin Sutter. Below: g'The PREZ . At right: Laurel and Hardy were this years sponsors. Row l: Mr. Smith, Randy Hullett, Rodney Clark, Mike Danley, J im Knierim, Berri Easley. Row 2: Jeff Mather Brian Ebert, Kevin Sutter, Gary Soske, Mr. Rader. It All Adds U The Math Club officers this year were: Shawn Underwood- President, Nancy Mulvania-Vice-President, Jackie Leseberg Secretary, Jana Stoner-Student Council, Mr. Moore-Spon- sor. Math Club participated in many events this year. They sponsored a booth at the Mardi Gras and had a float forthe homecoming parade. They also took a field trip to St. Joseph to see the movie Oh God? At left: Math Club Calculates a Victory. 1 Rowl left to right J Chapple M Mulvama J Groff J Mobley N. Mulvania.Row 2: Mr.Moore,L. Wharton, L Corken S Buck J Bogenreif N Schaffner S Deckard R Boettner,J. Leseberg,J. Stoner. Row3: M. Long, S Steele M Lytle S Gebhards K Phillips D Morton Row4 S Underwood,K.Cohen,B. Laverentz,K. oner L Slemp D Schierkolk L Kennell T Sa1frank,T. Schomburg. Students earn recognition at Math Contest. .L L. Xsgjim :gg . Row 1, left to right: S. Schoonover, S. Lann, J. Chapple, C. Walker, K. Hendrickson, J. Stoner, A. Duntz, S. Morton, S. Buck, J. Bogenreif, S. Daugherty, A. Schomburg, D. Morton, D. Schoonover, J. Jones, D. Underwood, G. Tolby, M. Sybert, R. Elliott, S. Steele, T. Minderman. Row 2: Y. Jimenez, D. Lynn, D. Sutter, B. Perry, K. Phillips, P. Lauritsen, D. Eyman, L. Phelps, W. Tudor C. Kerr, R. Powers, M. Roberts, V. Herron, J. Bermingham, B. Taylor, C. Peeler. Row 3, J. Mobley, J. Miller, J. Leseberg, L. Whar ton, L. Corken, K. Johnson, C. McCall, S. Freeman, C. Armstrong, M. Smith, K. Phillips. Cheerleaders build a pyramid. And Pep Pep Club was very busy again this year boosting the Blue Jays Spirit. Besides attending every game, they worked hard on Homecomings. They also got new sweaters to wear with their blue slacks. The officers are at right: Pres- ident4Allison Schomburg, Secretary-Debbie Morton, Treasurer-Julie Jones, Student CouncilfJulie Bogenreif, Vice-PresidentgSue Buck. The girls wait and worry. Eg z r I 7 4 '- 'J l, Row 1, left to right: M. Shaw, J. Groff, S. Heits. Row 2: M. Long, P. Adamson, D. Schoonover, K. Phillips, M. Roberts, M. Haynes. Row 3: Mrs. Runkles, L. Corken, E. McMahon, K. Johnson, J. Bogenreif, J. Leseberg. Not shown: Kim Hendrickson Girls R-Club kept very busy in their second year as an organi- zation. They bought mirrors for the girls dressing room, had a float in the homecoming parade, sponsored intramural sports at noon, attended a girls college basketball game, sponsored a fishing booth at Mardi Gras, and held f'Anything Goesn at the l end of the year. Officers were, left to right, Row 1: Elaine McMahonMTreasurer, Kris Johnson-Secretary, Julie Bogen- , 4 reif-Vice President, Laura Corken-Student Council. Row 2: Mrs. Runkles-Sponsor, Jackie Leseb erg-President. Homecoming float. Girls R-Club J in Action 5 1 5 Busy Spanish Club Spanish Club had an active year. They sponsored a ring toss over pop bottles at the Mardi Gras. They used the money they made to eat at Barbosas Castillo in St. Joe and also iived a Mexican meal at a meeting. The officers were, left to right, Row 1: Sharmyn Steele- President. Row 2: Mary Shaw-Treasurer, Stacy Gebhards- Student Council, Laura Corken-Vice President, Lisa Whar- ton-Secretary, Mrs. Greiner-Sponsor. Row 3: Lawna Bray Historian. At left: Jana and Lisa prepare for dinner. Row 1 left to right S Morton C Walker R Moore J Swofford, M. Long, S. Steele, L. Bray. Row 2: L. Phelps A Duntz S Underwood M Lytle J Stoner L Wharton, S. Gebhards,L. Corken, M. Shaw, Mrs. Q Row l, left to right: D. Morton, N. Schaffner, D. Eyman, R. Moore, C. Walker, M. Shaw, M. Heits, S. Steele. Row 2: Ms. Glascock-Sponsor, S. Huston, A. Alley, L. Shue, P. Lauritsen, A. Schomburg. Row 3: J. Leseberg, S. Deckard, P. Adamson, S. Underwood, R. Elliott, S. Buck. This organization consisted of very enterprising students, who were interested in bettering the RPHS drama department. The Speech and Drama Club had their annual pie sale in the fall which helped them financially in their activities. Besides hold- ing monthly meetings, the members helped on both the Junior and Senior Plays. This year they had a new booth at the Mardi Gras, it was a dart throw. Some ofthe members attended Speech Contest held in March. On their spring trip they attend- ed f'Taming of the Shrewl' at Tarkio Mule Barn. Closing the year out they had their annual banquet where they installed the new officers and presented awards to members who achiev ed them throughout the year. Officers pictured below were, left to right: Sue Buck-Vice-President and Student Council, a Jackie Leseberg-President, Dixie Glascock-Sponsor, Allison 1 Schomburg-Secretary-Treasurer. Break a leg! Read or Action f its Him This has been a busy year for the Librarians. They are not only keeping busy in the high school Library by cleaning and S keeping the books in order, but they have been busy with their other activities, such as: sponsoring a Sadie Hawkins Dance and going roller skating. The officers to left to right are: Nancy MulvaniaAPresident, Julie Bogenreif4Vice Presi- dent, Sue Buck-Secretary, Cindy Walker-Treasurer, Cheryl McCall-Student Council. Melinda keeps busy. Librarians feep Books Row l,left to right: N. Mulvania, J. Bogenreif, S. Buck, C. Walker, C. McCall. Row 2: J. Jones, S. Daugherty, D. Schoonover, J. Chapple, M. Lytle, S. Morton, R. Moore, V. Herron, M. Long, M. Roberts, K. Lingerfelt, T. Minderman, S. Steele. Row 3: M. Mulvanra, D. Eyman, Y. Jrnunez, S. Payton, C. Armstrong, J. Groff, L. Shue, D. Underwood, B. Taylor, M. Heits, M. Shaw. French Club l Has an Active Year Row 1,left to right: D. Schoonover,C.Walker, S. Morton M Shaw L Shue S Buck P Adamson and J. Bogenreif. Row 2: P.Peck,D.Morton,M.Heits C Peeler D Underwood R Moore S Daugherty, T. Minderman, and Mrs. Greiner. cf. 4.wq?ch'M Miss Brubaker's prize-winning costume. With Mrs. Ann Greiner as sponsor, French Club made 1977- 78 another successful year. The annual Mardi Gras, which is composed of booths and entertainment, was once again a big hit. The club members also took a trip to Omaha, Nebraska to have dinner at the Golden Apple French restaurant. At right the French Club officers were left to right, Row l: Paula Adamson-President, and Debbie Morton-Secretary. Row 2: Mrs. Greiner-Sponsor, Laura Shueel-Iistorian, Sue Bu :k -Vice-President, Julie Bogenreif-Treasurer, and Maris- sa Heits-Student Council Representative. N, -9 W1 ,WW 14 Jana keeps a wary eye on the snake. Gciscientificall 99 Science Club made some progress in their third year with . more activities. What appeared to be a mad scientist's menu of chemical formulas turned out to be chili and crackers at Science Club's halloween party. The junior and senior mem- bers and their sponsor, Mr. Radtke, also attended Energy Day at Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska. At Mardi Gras, the Science Club's sponge throw booth proved to be very popular. At left the Science Club officers, from left to right, Row l: Lisa Wharton-Student Council Representative, Shawn Underwood-Vice President, Kristie Phillips-Secretary-Trea surer, and Nancy Mulvania-President. Row 2: Mr. Radtke- Sponsor. Below, left to right. Row l : T. Schomburg, K. Phillips, N. Mulvania, S. Steele, J. Bermingham, R. Elliott, L. Corken, L. Wharton, J. Chapple, S. Gebhards, M. Mulvania, J. Groff, J. Stoner, and K. Phillips. Row 2: S. Slemp, M. Smith, S. Freeman, J. Erdman, J. Swofford, T. Minderman, M. Heits, C. Peeler, J. Bogenreif, S. Buck, M. Long, Mr. Radtke, S. Underwood, D. Schierkolk, B. Hurst, J. Blasnitz, T. Hughes, and J. Mather. Wm, Q5 , N' ? ' 1 . Q, Q 1 Swing Choir gets into it. Sing Along Swing Choir competed in the annual Swing Choir Clinic at Northwest Missouri State University in January, and brought home the second place trophy in the small school division. They also bought new costumes and changed their name to New Dimensions. Above are the members, Row 1 left to right: C. Armstrong, B. Perry. Row 2: B. Gilpin, S. Deckard, J. Knierim, D. Herron. Row 3: R. Boettner, D. Briggs, M. Stoner, D. Morton, Mrs. Hunter, D. Hudson, L. Kennell, J. Groff, D. Schierkolk, fNot shownj J. Jones. 3 E The mixed chorus, directed by Mrs. Lynn Hunter, attended . The chorus also performed at the Winter and Spring Pops District Music Contest in Maryville and received a I rating. 'viii E, . X ssl concert. Chorus performs at Spring Pops Concert. Row l,left to right: D. Morton, R. Boettner, J. Bermingham, B. Gilpin, D. Pankau, L. Phelps, D. Herron, J. Groff, Mrs. Hunter. Row 2: J. Jones, B. Perry, G. Tolby, J. Savala, S. Neilson, C. McCall, J. Bogenreif, H. Basham, W. Reed, M. Roberts, C. Arm- strong. Row 3: C. Squires, Y. Jiminez, V. Herron, R. Moore, J. Knierim, M. Stoner, T. Salfrank, D. Briggs, D. Scheirkolk, L. Shue, R. Boettner, S. Deckard, L. Kennell, D. Hudson, V. Lawson, T. Ploof, T. Rosenbohm. CNot shown J. Allee, K. Lingerfeltj The 84 members of the Marching Bluejays performed their opening game at Tarkio. The band also performed for all home games, and attended two competitions. They received a trophy at Clarinda Band Day, and were one of the many bands competing at NWMSU Homecoming. Leading the band were Drum Major Steve Deckerd fbottom leftj and Drum Majorette Julie Jones fbottom rightj. Twirlers Ccenter leftj were Julie Chapple, Laura Corken fheadj, Kristie Phillips, and Julie Mobley. Pictured top left are the members ofthe newly formed flag corps. Row l, left to right: J. Birmingham, J. Groff, D. Schoonover, R. Elliott. Row 2: M. Lytle, A. Schomburg, S. Morton, C. Walker. Marching Bluejays perform at halftime. feep on K Stepping K x Rxlsww L i X - 103 Row 1,left to right: J. Stoner, L. Corken, J. Jones, G. Tolby, S. Underwood. Row 2: N. Mulvania, J. Chapple, J. Mobley, D. Sutter, J. Swofford, C. Squires, P. Peck, J. Bermingham, D. Morton. Row 3: D. Lynn, W. Tudor, S. Lann, R. Elliott, D. Under- Wood, L. Erdman, L. Judson, B. Gilpin, M. Mullins, D. Schoonover, B. Ingram, M. Long. Row 4: Mr. Greiner, R. Boettner, S. Deckard, G. Soske, C. Mather, N. Schaffner, T. Schomburg, B. Dalton, S. Schoonover. Concert Band This year the concert band started their year out with Mass Band at Tarkio, followed by a winter concert. On March 30, the band traveled to NWMSU to participate in District Music Contest, where they received a I Cexcellentj rating. They also Q, . ,iles . presented a Spring Pops Concert in May and had a pie stand at the Mardi Gras. At right: Mr. Greiner poses. Below: Mardi Gras pie stand. VX 5.l.. 4 WeuX.:w,Y4re:..'.:T1i5?i X- .. . xllslbkiii 'MH ,x,.t,I..ge:wx-es' W' GL. . .MW .. N-,,. W . Row 1,left to right: S. Steele, J. Groff, S. Freeman, K. Phillips. Row 2: M. Heits, R. Boettner, S. Payton, P. Lauritsen, J. Duntz, M. Lytle, M. Mulvania, L. Wharton, S. Gebhards, J. Mather. Row 3: R. Hulett, M. Wilczek, M. Stoner, L. Kennell, M. Thompson, M. Leisman, T. Salfrank, D. Hudson, D. Schierkolk, M. Leisman, K. Gilbertson, S. Morton, B. Taylor. Row 4: S. Underwood J. Knierim, S. Deatz, R. Burke, C. Chamberlain. Not shown: M. Smith, K. Phillips, A. Schomburg, J. Hulett, Z. Fischer, R. Hurst, B. Easley, D. McMahon, L. Slemp, S. Slemp. Sound At left Jazz band performs Below left Roger Britton student teacher Below Spring Pops Concert ,M . . , , , . ,W Vlmw, H q V , . , V . . .f lf- V Y' xii , . A. , ' 5121 . 'N X 4 bg, 'K ,f gk .J QW fin Y . 1, aff, ' Ag, Q Q51 is 1 ,LN , JC' ilxfglfik v . fi' N fx 9 : rv ., . 'f '16, Q' ,x M, 3. www . f ff -ax'-'gr,. f,22.:a: -- ixQ1gy5':.yg.gS, azasfr' 1 QNX-:T :,2A.:tf2 fgw: E12 . .. 'R,.3Q,'zw1Sf' .Q,2Siff f . . Q 55213213 1 ,, Q, ti: ,P W A 3a2gf:q.gT.'s,e:ff LQ, K, . 5.49 X . ,N ,,i.3b,q5,Sv s wr. f It :1fa.5.m.A' , - xg- . V- ' 3, -7 fy 5 P' IU . . ' 1 RQ: 1-MT: V3 ' yy Q,!i'5!., K ' gxzpgzt 5,513 11: . .-f- ws- L -' p,1,vw Q . .. 0 P- ,Qi y,,m,w , mg Mf:w:3ff:f:'f1,fsW.. 'J' ,,,, L wggg 'tQi:?q:5,av?: fQQ?,wz2'wrfre Q in st . v,w:xgivYPff . VM L. 23. 'G ':2'vf wwf, ' 3f 3'3':! mix' 13531- :Q I f'Qf's.:: .g'fgg11,.w4 ,Anf5F?1f , , - ,. 'f,r,wi1 ' ,. K 1 ' 1- rliffgh ,,,5.,-:M 1, 5 , , Q' ' . V V 'a ni? my Wx ' I ,A-.QP 5, . . A 2: ' 1-if k 551- 211- -1 X Q1 -, 5 ii 9 i n 5 ' C my S, X x Q fb ' 1 gi g .5 3, xii' AE ks ?? ',:-3 is 4 ,.QifQ5'Qi:w 1 A XV , '77 . fy! Y ' ., ' f 5 sg, 1 - 1 - mg QV: qi, 1, W-:-ff .,,..' 'Am aww' 9 I '- , L'l-, A 1 'i', i- I 1 ,ig 5 s si g? ' fx sfzsvxq 13+ tzf12sfsf'gef . ?iw ffzf2f9 f wafgwzffy W K Sports We should take from the past its fires and not its ashes. ..f'...gl il u 6 ttt' ' .s, -a-2. V 5, and Mmm QQM 'MN My rm. Maw'-W awww,-'-wh 9 is if - Q . ig ar lx A. , : v 5 e,. N I I gg: .i ff 3, 'Tig' A ggi i W ,..-.. ,ir K sa rx? in . 7 1TQf7ii+2,f iif Our explosive offense. J 3 A .. 1-.Z . X . - att 1 fx V 'N 'if x r 5? K S53 ix. 4' 1 f ,- L. - 1 1 . . QM'-' 4 ' i ' '. i s 1.21 1 XL .. ig. in K . X, ,R-.::s.a3f ?iL1f ...eh: . L .7 W Arg. -- 6 f. , 'X ,ff if - ' ' Q25 55'-A --- '04-T - '3 5 ' Mifkii-gy: , NWN - t 4-.. . ' Lev A ' f ,fy-ex - 5 ?3.f'fl33 ' KkA Q 7 . of . sn f-5- - -- A.-f - rr .zu-:rwzwv if :-. + - 'ft ' si j ,. its A 1 If LL'L' va,-'j1,9?'K . , ga V . Y 'ds 5-1 - ,safeg- Lmive- .f W ' ff bg slim: 1 iwyf ' K QT-I , ' 1 -,'- .. ,. . -L f A 3 x ,ff-f 1,.....1gg e , .fl-KM,-.- . K- , Iv -'K e .AN 959, if 'Q' -r we- Wffl. . if ' .T fi ,.. - . fb W E ff - 5111 - -H.e5s,'?'5r.- T Q -fa Q51-, , 3 igay st - p i d' .451 ,, Q , A 'ft-MV , wwf - w 'L ' if W - ' - - . ' , -FW ' W b MQW.. L1 5 -. . ' - A ' M sg ,A ' ', Ebert rolls on Coaches lead Jays to state. LQQFZAPMDHY. fl . n. i, Wefl Leading defense in conference. re the Champs! The 1977 Bluejays were Co-Champs of the 275 Conference and Quarter-Finalists in the State play-offs. The Bluejays opened the season with a non-conference victory over Stella Southeast. In conference play, Rock Port was tied by Tarkio in the second game of the season and then won seven in a row to finish the regular season with a 7-0-1 conference rec- ord and a 8-0-1 overall record. In the quarter-finals of the state play-offs the Bluejays lost a hard fought thriller to King City. King City moved on to finish second in the state play-offs. Bluejays dominated 275 All-Conference selections. Jeff Blasnitz fGuardj, Kevin Cohen fTacklej, Kevin Sutter CCenterj, Jeff Mather fHalfbackj, and Chris Chamberlain fQuarterbackj were named lst team on offense. Kym Haynes fDefensive backj, Jay ErdmanfLinebackerj, and Jeff Walker Cendj were named on lst team and Brian Ebert received hon- orable mention on defense. Jay Erdman, Jeff Mather, and Brian Ebert were lst team All-District. Brian Ebert repre- sented Rock Port on the All-State Team. At left: Jeff Mather sweeps around the end. 1 . if Q I Q - f lv Coach Herndon, Mike Walker. Row 2: Mark Thompson, Kevin The boys and girls golf teams, coached by Mr. Steve Hemdon, both had successful seasons this year. The boys ended their season, which began in March, with a record of 6 wins and 5 losses. The girls wound up their season with 4 wins and 3 losses. Their golf practices began in late August. Both teams practiced diligently after school to improve their abilities. This year, the Rock Port representatives to girls district golf in Richmond, MO., placed 3rd, the highest finish ever in girls golf history. The four girls attending districts in November Were: Cindy Walker, Laura Corken, Denise and Sue Ann Schoonover. This was Mr. Herndonis last year to coach the teams and his qualities and helpfulness as coach will be great- ly missed. Row 1 left to right: Melinda Long, Mary Ann Lytle, Denise Schoonover. Row 2 Susan Freeman, Cindy Walker, Coach Herndon. Row 3: Sue Anne Mark practices putting Schoonover Laura Corken, Ronda Elliott. Jt?I+TL655gLw,' , Qin Q .JD E' iw 1 ,l g x3 in Q XXQLXS 'QSQ KJ gff K1 ' W9 ,-av .3 . T . I L 2 Q s 'SW Yw Am, x Y i new X SUSHH puts up 21 Sh0i. Melinda watches. Marieann glances around irls Have 9-9 Season This year the Varsity girls had an even season with the record of 9-9. They also participated in the Mound City and Fairfax Tournaments. These girls ended on a good note by tieing for Third place in the Regional Tournament. The Junior Varsity girls ended their season with a 3-8 record and participated in the Rock Port B-team Tournament. At right: Tip it! Junior Varsity, left to right. Row l: J. Chapple, J. Groff, K. Phillips, S. Schoonover. Shawna grabs the ball Row 22 L. Erdman, C. Walker, M. Long, S. Freeman, S. Morton, S. Heits, M. Smith. Row 3: Coach Gaines, Asst. Coach. Vickie Brubaker. i W' '- - - - - f - XRKI5 X21 I41 V3 . R gig 4 Lx ,. v ,, K R' A vrflo . . ,. .,.,W,, W .. Q il ii W 12 5 , K .tl IU Mile relay gets instructions. Row 1, left to right: R. Hullett, M. Danley, J. Blasnitz, M. Wilczek, C. Chamberlain. Row 2: M. Nielsen, M. Leisman, R. Clark, A. Jackson, B. Ebert. Row 3: G. Soske, P. Sheldon, K. Cohen, Coach Smith. Not shown: Coach Rader, L. Shue, C. Mather. 275 Champs The Rock Port Blue Jay Track team had a very successful season this year, and were coached by Duane Smith and Mike Rader. This year the team sent seven members to the State Track Meet in Rolla. They were: Chris Chamberlain, Brian Ebert, Gary Soske, Jeff Blasnitz, Kevin Cohen, Mike Nielsen, and Rod Clark. This year the Jays participated in seven ma- jor meets. They placed first in the Conference and second in the District. At right: Jeff has a goodjump. Rod shows his speed in the 440. Freak strains hard. gp Q , qw df lipsasaavewfa' Wm QM? wwf, ay , Fi E' Mu 1 'E J as Q he ff' , 'K If ,Q - Wm A ,. IW ,Ml N X, Maia? M JW aww M 13th Annual Relays The thirteenth annual Blue Jay Relays were held on April 15. The Hamburg Wildcats captured first place with a total of 98 points over Grant City, with a score of 66. The Blue Jays placed sixth out ofthe fifteen teams that participated. Paula Adamson was chosen by Speech and Drama Club members as the ofticial Blue Jay Relay hostess. She led the crowning ceremonies in which Monica Hendrickson of Hamburg, Iowa, was crowned as Queen. Above: Young takes first in his heat of the 100. At right: Julie and Nathan are having a good time Below: A long, high stretch for the sand. A tight to the finish. gl k S ' . T A triumphant and exhausting win for Helena. The high school girls track team was smaller than usual this year, composed of a mere fourteen members. However, these outgoing and determined track members soon proved that power can be derived from small numbers. Outstanding achievements the past season included second in the confer- ence, sixth in the district, and third in Class 1A at the St. Joseph Indian Relays. Mr. Raymond Eickhoff served as head coach for the team, assisted by Ms. Vickie Brubaker. There were six state qualifiers this year, the largest number ever to attend from Rock Port. Susan Freeman, Julia Groff, Melinda Long, and Amy Duntz qualified in the 880 yard medley re- lay, Mary Shaw qualified in the discus throw, and Shawna Heits returned to state for her second year with qualifying times in the mile run and 880 yard dash. Team spirit and determination were two key factors that kept the team going and enhanced overall performances. At left: Kathy keeps the adrenaline going. Below: Shawna wins by a comfortable mar- gin. Girls Track Ul- going Row 1, left to right: D. Schoonover, J. Bogenreif, W. Tudor, J. Groff, C. Walker, L. Stewart, M. Loader, A. Duntz. Row 2: S. Steele, S. Heits, K. Phillips, S. Freeman, R. Moore, M. Heits, D. Eyman, M. Shaw, Ms. Brubaker. Not shown: H. Basham and Coach Eickhoff. Football Rock Port 20 South East 0 Rock Port 7 Tarkio 7 Rock Port 24 Nodaway Holt 12 Rock Port 30 Mound City O Rock Port 26 West Nodaway 12 Rock Port 48 Fairfax 6 Rock Port 50 Craig 0 Rock Port 46 South Holt 8 Rock Port 55 North Nodaway 6 Rock Port 8 King City 18 B- Fo 0 t ba ll Rock Port 24 Nodaway Holt 0 Rock Port 8 West Nodaway 20 Rock Port 14 Hamburg 6 Rock Port 20 Fairfax 8 Rock Port 6 Tarkio 36 Bas ket ball Rock Port 60 South Holt 50 Rock Port 47 Mound City 70 Rock Port 56 Fairfax 60 Rock Port 73 Fairfax 68 Rock Port 44 Mound City 59 Rock Port 61 Craig 64 Rock Port 48 N.E. Nodaway 74 Rock Port 83 South Holt 54 Rock Port 50 North Nodaway 45 Rock Port 47 N.E. Nodaway 48 Rock Port 57 Stella 59 Rock Port 74 North Nodaway 64 Rock Port 66 West Nodaway 65 Rock Port 56 Hamburg 78 Rock Port 62 Tarkio 69 Rock Port 50 Nodaway Holt 60 Rock Port 71 West Nodaway 57 Rock Port 70 Fremont Mills 55 Rock Port 67 Sacred Heart 74 Rock Port 51 North Nodaway 50 Rock Port 48 N.E. Nodaway 56 Track Rock Port 2nd Mound City Tri Meet Rock Port 6th Blue J ay Relays Rock Port Quad State Rock Port 2nd West Nodaway Tri Rock Port 5th Central Relays Rock Port 3rd Rocket Relays Rock Port lst 275 Conference Rock Port 2nd Quad Meet Tarkio Rock Port 2nd District 120 Scoreboard 77-7 I : N W ' : il l ' 3Mifffl'fiLfi B -B as ke t ba ll H - QV- 5 1 42 r 1 1 , 1 .fg Rock Port south Holt 30 Rock Port Tarkio 53 9 'rs Q . 1 Rock Port Nodaway Holt 56 ' Q X Rock Port Craig 30 e'ya at 1 etlar 5 1 ssli 7 atttrsr.t Rock Port North Nodaway 37 C A Rock Port West Nodaway 32 x l, f Rock PON Hambufg 44 . r Q Rock Port West Nodaway 35 4 Rock Port Fairfax 58 Rock Port Fremont Mills 42 it Rock Port Mound City 45 Rock Port Falls City 45 Rock Port Tarkio 41 Wrestling Boy's Golf Rock Port South East 41 Rock Port 188 Tarkio 176 Rock Port South Holt 15 Rock Port 183 Falls City 169 Rock Port Tarkio 33 Pawnee City 203 Rock Port Trenton Tournament Rock Port 189 North Nodaway 195 Rock Port Worth County 13 Rock Port 184 Auburn 157 Rock Port Savannah 42 Rock Port 205 Nebraska City , 192 Rock Port South Harrison 32 Rock Port 182 North Nodaway213 Rock Port Stanberry 22 Rock Port 197 St. Joseph 173 Rock Port South Harrison Tourn. Rock Port 188 Auburn 161 Rock Port South Holt 16 Rock Port 185 Tarkio 162 Rock Port Tarkio 30 Rock Port 183 Farragut 215 Rock Port Hamburg 34 Shenandoah 168 Rock Port Savannah Quad Rock Port 174 Falls City 176 Rock Port Districts Rock Port 16th District Nodaway Holt 89 Jr. High B0y's Jr. High Girl's Basketball Rock Port 24 Rock Port 22 Rock Port 10 Rock Port 18 Rock Port 39 Rock Port 24 Rock Port 40 Rock Port 17 Rock Port 33 Rock Port 28 Savannah 21 Mound City 25 Craig 24 Mound City 35 West Nodaway 27 Fairfax 31 South Holt 28 Nodaway Holt 43 Tarkio 51 Tarkio 31 Jr. High B0y's Track Rock Port 55 Rock Port 605 Rock Port 40 Rock Port 77 Rock Port 35 Rock Port 65 Nodaway Holt 71 South Holt 11 Mound City 70 South Holt 4 Tarkio 47 Nodaway Holt 55Vz Mound City 47 Craig 17 Tarkio 121 Mound City 75 Craig 27 West Nodaway 9 N. Nodaway 5 South Holt O Tarkio 71 M West Nodaway 22 N. Nodaway 31 Fairfax 40 J r. High F oo t ba ll Rock Port 22 South Holt 12 Rock Port 30 Rock Port 6 Rock Port O West Nodaway 8 Nodaway Holt 8 Tarkio 44 Basketball Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port 26 Savannah 26 Savannah 25 Mound City 26 Mound City 37 West Nodaway 31 Fairfax 27 South Holt Sl Nodaway Holt 32 Tarkio 32 Fairfax 23 Jefferson Rock Port 30 Mound City ll 18 17 16 10 11 6 13 28 23 25 10 Jr. High Girl's Track Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port A 73 Nodaway Holt 33Vz South Holt 17W 74 Mound City 3256 South Holt 1995 65 Tarkio 6lV2 Mound City 26 Nodaway Holt 21Vz Craig 8 39 Tarkio 47 West Nodaway 40 82 North Nodaway19 Fairfax 14 Indian Relays 117 Tarkio 113V2 West Nodaway 87 Nodaway Holt 312 South Holt 9 N. Nodaway 8Vz Mound City 592 G irl Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port B- Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port 's Basketball 35 Fairfax 40 43 West N odaway 36 18 Nodaway Holt 32 28 Fairfax 53 40 Mound City 36 35 Craig 38 22 N.E. Nodaway 52 45 South Holt 24 23 Craig 34 45 North Nodaway 20 27 Nodaway Holt 33 25 North Nodaway 3 38 Tarkio 17 45 Nodaway Holt 29 38 West Nodaway 34 40 Craig 30 36 Nodaway Holt 28 23 Fairfax 29 Bas ketball 16 Fairfax 22 16 West Nodaway 26 26 South Holt 32 39 Tarkio 27 21 Nodaway Holt 24 29 Craig 24 24 North Nodaway 21 25 West Nodaway 28 18 Fairfax 34 26 Tarkio 41 13 Mound City 30 Cirl's Golf Rock Port 226 Central 209 Rock Port 194 Benton 229 Maryville 194 Rock Port 272 Maryville 301 Rock Port 238 Central 211 Rock Port 154 North Nodaway 182 Rock Port 244 Maryville 223 Rock Port 150 North Nodaway20O Girl 's Track Rock Port 2nd Mound City Tri Rock Port 6th Maryville Invitat. Rock Port 1st West Nodaway Tri Rock Port 3rd St. .T oe Indian Relays Rock Port 3rd Rocket Relays Rock Port 2nd 275 Conference Rock Port 2nd Quad Meet Tarkio Rock Port District Rock Port 4th Tarkio Indian Relays K ff' :ei , , ME' WM 1? .45 Q31 'f MPmx -.u.mmm,w1 .N . , . I, wtf , X 3 N an f Honors Education consists in being afraid at the right time. ffm TM Ns' Q' Top Students R.P.H.S. The top ten seniors were left to right, Row 1: Richard Boettner, Shawn Underwood, Ra chael Boettner, Nancy Mulvania, Jeri Miller. Row 2: Jeff Mather, Kevin Cohen, Kym Haynes, Debbie Morton, Gail Tolby. This past year the top students were: Freshman-Renee Pow- ers l0.72g Sophomore-Matt Stoner 1l.0Og Junior-Laura Corken 10.96g Salutatorian-Shawn Underwood l0.79g Vale- dictorian-Richard Boettner 10.96. Richard Boettner and Shawn Underwood. At right: Matt Stoner. Renee Powers. Laura Corken, - M e,.,,t' wk -A 9, ,, X rgurrjf l 3 Leaders o Tomorrow Each year the National Honor Society gives honors to eight students of Rock Port High School naming them Good School Citizens. Two students, one boy and one girl, are chosen for service to the school each quarter. This years' Good School Citizens wereg First Quarter, top left: Curtis Mather and Cheryl McCall. Second Quarter, top right: Julie Jones and Kym Haynes. Third Quarter, bottom left: Kevin Cohen and Jana Stoner. Fourth Quarter, center left: Bnan Perry and Renee Powers. a xxs, Q HRC X i Ag Goes to State Agriculture District Contest was held April 1 l-12 in Mary- ville. Qualifying for State Were: Poultry Team fScott Deatz, Richard Boettner, Joel Coleman, Bob Stantonlg Soils Team CJ ay Erdman, Kym Haynes, Kevin Cohen, Matt Stonerjg Meats Team fDebbie Sutter, Marlene Haynes, Elaine Mc- Mahon, Tony Schomburgj, Horticulture Team CRonda El- liott, Bonita Nauman, Gary Garst, Shawn Mulvaniaj. Scoring individual honors at right were: Scott Deatz iirst high individual in poultry and Richard Boettner second high in poultry, Darla Herron Chorus, and Ronda Elliott third high individual in horticulture. Soils Team. Poultry Team. Meats Team. ' f rg- , V A K., .f m V AQ' if i we . a t Horticulture Team. v,.- A dvi, . fl I, if X xi as We 'tj l J C YY are E5 in r ,, F r s Vocal Solos. Girls Sextet. Music, Music, Music The Rock Port High School band and vocal music students had 17 excellent ratings in the Northwest Missouri Music Festival at Maryville March 30-April 1. Receiving HI ratings in the instrumental division were: Saxophone Quartet CJ eff Mather, Lisa Wharton, Duane Schierkolk, Todd Salfrankjg Clarinet Trio Uulie Mobley, Julie Chapple, Nancy Mulvaniajg Flute Trio Uulie Jones, Laura Corken, Jana Stonerjg Clar- inet Quartet fJulie Chapple, Nancy Mulvania, Julie Mobley, Debbie Sutterjg French Horn Quartet at left fMarissa Heits, Rachael Boettner, Jo Bermingham, Debbie Mortonjg Instru- mental solist: J eanetta Swofford Clarinet Solog Rachael Boettner French Horn Solog Jana Stoner Flute Solo, Richard Boettner Cornet Solo and Piano Solog Larry Kennell Baritone Solo g J eff Mather Saxophone Solo. Vocal division were: Girls Sextet Uulie Chapple, Debbie Morton, Christy Armstrong, Julia Groff, Darla Herron, Julie Mobleyjg Vocal Solo Steve Deckard and Debbie Morton. Receiving I at State Music Contest on April 28 were: Jeff Mather Saxophone Solog Larry Kennell Baritone Solog Ra- chael Boettner French Horn Solog Clarinet Quartet fNancy Mulvania, Julie Chapple, Debbie Sutter, Julie Mobleyj. Flute Trio. Clarinet Trio and Quartet. Saxophone Quartet. 1Wm Hf Top Athletes All-Conference All-Conference Football were left to right, Row 1: Chris Chamberlain, sophomore-quarterback, Jeff Mather, senior- undesignated back, Jeff Walker, senior-end. Row 2: Brian Ebert, senior-honorable mention tackle, Kevin Cohen, se- nior-tackle, Jeff Blasnitz, senior-guard, J ay Erdman, senior- middle line backer, Kym Haynes, senior-half back, Kevin Sutter, junior-center. Making All-District for Rock Port were Jeff Mather, Jay Erd- man, and Brian Ebert. Making All-State first string football team was Brian Ebert as a defensive lineman. All-Conference Basketball were left to right: Jay Erdman, first team all conference basketball team and was also chosen for first team All-District, Marlene Haynes a junior was cho- sen for second team All-Conference and Kym Haynes was also chosen for second team All-Conference. Girls to State The girls qualifying for state at Moberly were left to right, Row 1: Mary Shaw, discus, Shawna Hetis, mile and 880. Row 2: 880 Medley Relay, Susan Freeman, Julia Groff, Melinda Long, and Amy Duntz. All-Conference Football. All-Conference Basketball. Boys to State The boys qualifying for state at Rolla were, left to right: Mike Nielsen, 2 mile, Chris Chamberlain, 100 yard dash, Bri- an Ebert, 880, Rod Clark, 440 and 220, Kevin Cohen, 120 high hurdles and Gary Soske, triple jump. Also not pictured Jeff Blasnitz, pole vault. Those finishing at state include Clark, who took fourth in the 440 yard dash with a time of 55.1 and qualified in the finals in the 220 yard dash, taking Sth place, Chamberlain, who took sixth in the 100 yard dash with a time of 10.9, Nielsen, who finished 11th in the 2 mile rung and Blasnitz, who qualified for finals in the pole vault. 1 It rkZ2'! s fa il-'I I 2-4, 'Q M 2? Y 7 , 12015 , g N '- 3 v lx Top Blue Jay wrestlers were left to right: Mike Leisman a sophomore won fourth in the 185 divisiong Berri Easley a junior took first in the 112 pound division and Jim Knierim ajunior took fourth in the 119 pound division. In the Districts at Savannah, Easley won 6-4 and went on to state in Columbia where he lost to Nine who won second at state. In the regionals Leisman lost to Early who won second at state and Knierim lost to MacGregor who won second at State. N53 'XYiff13'f?f.fi':ff':l5lSf:f5:E Xa! Pil rimage Larry Kennell was elected Sophomore Pilgrim by the sopho- more class to represent them at the Sophomore Pilgrimage in Jefferson City. He will tour the capital building and learn more about the government system in Missouri. Nathan Schaffner was chosen as altemate for the trip. The Sopho- more Pilgrimage is sponsored by the Continental Club. Representatives At State High School juniors who represented Rock Port at Girls State were Sharmyn Steele sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi and Lisa Wharton sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Girls State was held for one week in Fulton, Missouri, where they learned the functions of state and local governments. The alternates were Laura Corken and Stacy Gebhards. Representing the boys at Boys State were Row 1, left to right: Jim Knierim, sponsored by Bank of Atchison County, Scott Deatz, sponsored by Citizen's Bank. Row 2: Mike Walker, sponsored by Chamber of Commerceg Bill Laverentz, sponsored by American Legion. Boys State was held for one week in Warrensburg at the Central Missouri State University where they learned the functions of state and local govern- ments. 5 , ,viii ' l A fi'?-n. A wa rcls D a GIRL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR-Julie Bogenreif. BOY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR-Jeff Blasnitz and Kevin Co- hen. DRAMA AWARDS-Junior Play: Laura Shue. Senior Play: Debbie Morton and Jeff Mather. FHA AWARD-Barbara Taylor. OUTSTANDING HOME ECONOMICS STUDENT-Julie Bogenreif. AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS-Richard Boettner, Rachael Boettner. Alternates: Shawn Underwood, Nancy Mulvania. TYPING AWARDS-Darla Herron C411 Dave Hudson, C411 Mary Ann Lytle C421 Marcia Mulvania C421 Julie Chapple C451 Brenda Perry C451 Cheryl McCall C461 Kris Johnson C521 Jackie Leseberg C551 Rachael Boettner C701 SHORTHAND AWARDS-Rachael Boettner C801 Jackie Lese berg C801 Helena Basham C601 BOOKKEEPING AWARDS-Bookkeeping I: Paula Adamson, Allison Schomburg, Shawn Underwood. Bookkeeping II: Pam Lauritsen, Dannye Underwood, Debbie Sutter. PUBLICATIONS-Yearbook Editor: Jackie Leseberg. MUSIC AWARDS-Chorus COutstanding Boy1 Steve Deck- ard. COutstanding Girlsj: Debbie Morton and Darla Herron. Band COutstanding Boyj: Richard Boettnerg COutstanding Girl1 Rachael Boettner. Musicianship Award: Jeff Mather, Nancy Mulvania. SOPHOMORE PILGRIMAGE-Larry Kennell, Alternate Nathan Schaffner AMERICAN HISTORY AWARDHNathan Schaffner. DAN F ORTH FOUNDATION CI Dare You Awardj-Jeff Ma- ther, Darla Herron, Gary Soske, Laura Corken. D.A.R. AWARD-Richard Boettner, Nancy Mulvania. OUTSTANDING GOOD SCHOOL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR -Paula Adamson. ll9zK?lHm44'i??iFfi ' :Him H- .6 5 2 2 E i aw gt PEN ,3g1lXifgg5.Nfg:1 11, gijiwviifi is I A 2 J fun,- f QA: i if X 4 Q , ,, s 1 ' 5 . e , . W hbt' '51 'u '-.-r...a-If--- ' --. ' 'Q' ii.. - X . ,H':2'5 f x 5 t-A llxz X E X fxkl ,YV LYNX. 'NXXNX fxkxxl . X XX-XX W' ,X K - -,x'xXX',,- i 'N xx XX t I X X QI Seniors I shall grow old, but never lose life's zest because the road 's last turn will be the best. . I' , .e 1 ,MJ is sf , ff? Q' X ' .J Class Motto: Do not follow where the path leads. Rather, go where there is no path, and leave a trail. Paula Adamson Edward Bailey Jeff Blasnitz ' Rachael Boettner Richard Boettner Julie Bogenreif Russel Bowers - Sue Buck Kevin Cohen Steven Deekard Secretary Student Council Sylvia Duncan Berri Easley Brian Ebert Ronda Elliott President Jay Erdman Ricky Fender Callen Gilbertson Ronnie Harmon Kym Haynes' Darla Herron Helen Hines Debbie HUGSOI1 Kris Johnson Julie Jones Holly Kirk Pamela Lauritsen Student Council- - Jim Lawson Jackie Leseberg Jeff Mather Doug McCoy Vice-President 4 Scott Melvin Jeri Miller Robert Moe Debbie Morton I Nancy Mulvania Bonita Nauman Marvin Neemann Scott Nielsen Brian Perry Kristie Phillips Terri Ploof Wanda Reed Treasurer ' Class Flower: ' Carnation Class Colors: Burgandy and Pink Allison Schombufg Patricia Staashelm Q S es Debra Sutter Barb Taylor Mark Thompson Gail Tolby as Class Song: Today is the first day. an i . .gg Shawn Underwood Jeff Walker Shirley Watson David Wooten Mr. Mike Rader Mr. Bill Runkles Miss Janette Wessler Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor PAULA ADAMSON-French Club-2,3,4g Treasurer-2g Vice- President-33 President-43 Honor Society-3 ,4g Pep Club-l, 2,3g Treasurer-33 Wrestlette-4g Blue Jay Relay Hostess-43 Speech and Drama Club-4g Junior Play-3g Senior Play-4g Basketball Homecoming Attendant-2g County Government Day-1 g Girls R-Club-3,4g Student Council-3 g FTA-39 Vice-President-3g Basketball-l ,2,3,4g Golf-25 Student Council-3g Bookkeeping Award-4g Outstanding Good School Citizen of the Year-4. JEFF BLASNITZ-Track-l,2,3,4g Football-1,2,3,4g Golf- l,2,3,4g Wrestling-l ,2,3,4g Science Club-3,4g Explorers-2g French Club-l,2,3g FFA-3,4g Math Club-3 g Student Coun- cil-3g Good School Citizen-3g State Track-4g Christmas Ball King-4g Football Homecoming Candidate-4g Co-Cap- tain F ootball-4g Escort Baccalaureate-3g All Conference Football-4g District Golf-2,3,4g Class Play-33 County Government Day-l g Publications-4g Boy Athlete of the Year-4. RACHAEL BOETTNER-Band-1 ,2,3,4g Chorus-1 ,2,4g President-4g Swing Choir-1,23 Stage Band-4g District Music Contest-l ,2,3,4g State Music Contest-2,3,4g Good School Citizen-l 3 Sophomore Pilgrimage-25 National Honor Soci- ety-3 ,4g Class Treasurer-l g Class Vice-President-23 Class President-3g Typing Award-3,4g Business Contest-4g Pep Club-1 ,2,3g Librarians-2,3g Math Club-2,3,4g Math Contest -23 District Speech Contest-2g Junior Play-33 FTA-3g American Legion Award-4g Shorthand Award-4g Outstand- ing Girl Band Member-4. RICHARD BOETTNER-Band-l,2,3,4g Student Council-2g President-4g Chorus-1 ,2,3,4g Swing Choir-I ,2,3,4g Secre- tary-Treasurer-2g Stage Band-1,2,3,4g District Music Con- test-l,2,3,4g State Music Contest-2,3,4g Accompanist ' Award-33 FFA-2,3,4g Star Greenhand-2g Corn Yield Con- test-3g Reporter-4g FFA Scholarship Award-4g Ag Electri- fication Award-43 District Ag Contest-2,3,4g State Ag Con- test-3,4g Honor Society-3,4g Math Club-2,3,4g Treasurer- 3g Speech Contest-2g Junior Play-3g Boy's State-3 g Class Vice-President-1 g Class Treasurer-33 County Government Day-1, Business Contest-4g Math Contest-2,3,4g Who's Who Among American High School Students-3g Highest GPA-l ,2,3,4g American Legion Award-4g Outstanding Boy Band Member-43 D.A.R. Award-4g Valedictorian-4. JULIE BOGENREIF-Basketball-1,2,3,4g Track-l ,2,3,4g Pep Club-1 ,2,3,4g Student Council-3,4g Girls R-Club-3,4g Treasurer-3g Vice-President-4g French Club-3 ,4g Treasurer -3,4g FHA-2,3,4g Recreation Leader-4g Math Club-2,3,4g Librarians-2,3,4g Vice-President-43 Junior Class Play-3g Senior Class Play-43 Student Council-3,4g B-team Cheer- leader-2g Science Club-2,3 ,4g Chorus-3 ,4g Vice-President- 3g Girl Athlete of the Year-4g Outstanding Home Ec Student -4. RUSSEL BOWERS-Junior Play-3g FFA-1,23 Senior Play- 4g Speech and Drama Club-4. SUE BUCK-Pep Club-l ,2,3,4g Vice-President-4g French Club-2,3 ,4g Student Council-2g President-33 Vice-President -4g Librarians-2,3,4g Secretary-3,4g Speech and Drama Club-2,3,4g Vice President-4g Student Council-4g Historian -4g Science Club-2,3,4g Math Club-2,3,4g Class Student Council-3g Class Secretary-4g Publications-43 Chorus- l ,2, 3g FHA-23,43 Variety Show-2g Student Council-2,3,4g Christmas Ball Attendant-l ,3g Football Homecoming Queen Candidate-4g Barnwarming Attendant-2,3g Barnwarming Sweetheart-4g Commencement Usher-3 g Prom Server-23 Junior Play-3g Wrestlette-2,3,4g Head-43 Music Contest- l,2,3g Christmas Ball Queen Candidate-4. KEVIN COHEN-Football-l ,2,3,4g All Conference-4g Bas- ketball-2,3,4g Basketball Homecoming King Candidate-4g Golf-I ,2,3,4g District Golf-2,3,4g Track-3,4g State Track- 4g FFA-1,2,3,4g Student Council-2g Secretary-3 g President -4g District Ag Contest-1 ,2,3,4g Stage Ag Contest-l,3,4g Leadership Award-4g National Honor Society-3 ,4g Presi- dent-4g Math Club-2,3,4g Math Contest-4g Junior Play- 3 g Best Actor-3g Commencement Usher-3g Typing Award- 2g Class Student Council-4g Christmas Ball Attendant-2g Class President-2g French Club-l ,2,3 g Student Council-3g Student Council-2,3,4g Advisory Committee-4g County Government Day-l g Business Contest-3,4g Boy Athlete of the Year-4. STEVE DECKARD-Band-1 ,2,3,4g Chorus-1,2,3,4g Swing Choir-1,2,3 ,4g Vice-President-3g District Music Contest-1, 2,3,4g State Music Contest-4g Jazz Band-2,3,4g Drum Major -4g Business Contest-2g Math Contest-43 Math Club-3,4g Speech and Drama Club-3,4g Junior Class Play-3 g Senior Class Play-4g Outstanding Boy Chorus Member-4. SYLVIA DUNCAN-COE-45 Track-2. BERRI EASLEY- Band-l ,2,3 ,4g Student Council-4g FFA- l,2,3,4g Wrestling-1,2,3,4gCaptain-43 Track-2g Football- 3,4g Football Homecoming Attendant-3 g Good School Citizen-3 g Junior Play-3g R-Club-2,3,4g Christmas Ball At- tendant-2. BRIAN EBERT-FFA-l ,2,3,4g Secretary-4g State Ag Con- test-3g District Ag Contest-l ,2,3g FFA King Attendant-4' Class Student Council-2g President-4g R-Club-l ,2,3,4g Vice-President-4g County Government Day-1 5 Junior Play- 3g Football-1,2,3,4g All Conference Honorable Mention-4' All State-4g Basketball-l,2,3,4gTrack-1,2,3,4gState-1,3 4g Prom Server-2g All District-4. 5 1 RONDA ELLIOTT-Pep Club-l ,2,3 ,4g Band-l ,2,3,4g Swing Choir-23 Chorus-l ,2g District Music Contest-l ,2,3,4g Speech and Drama Club-2,3,4g One Act Play-l g Junior Play -3g Best Actress Award--3g Science Club-2,3,4g FFA-3,4g State Ag Contest-3 ,4g District Ag Contest-43 Basketball Manager-lg Golf-2,4g Flag Corp-4g Publication-4. JAY ERDMAN-Football-1 ,2,3,4g Football Homecoming King Candidate-4g Football All Conference-4g Football All District-4g Basketball-l ,2,3,4g Basketball Homecoming At- tendant-3g Basketball Homecoming King-4g Basketball All Conference-3,4g Track-1 ,2g FFA-l ,2,3,4g Reporter-4g Dis- trict Ag Contest-4g State Ag Contest-4g Science Club-2,3, 4g Math Club-2g Commencement Escort-33 County Govern- ment Day-1 g Publications-3,4. RICK FENDER-FFA-3. CALLEN GILBERTSON-Football-1,2,3,4g Basketball-1,2g Track- 1 ,2,3g Science Club-2g Football Homecoming Atten- dant-23 Mardi Gras Attendant-4. RONNIE HARMON-FFA- l ,2. M KYM HAYNES-Student Body President-4g Advisory Com- mittee-4g Football-l,2,3,4g All Conference-43 Basketball- l,2,3,4g All Conference-4g Co-Captain-4g Basketball Home- coming Attendant-Zg Basketball Homecoming King Candi- date-4g Track-3g FFA-l ,2,3,4g Vice-President-4g Barn- warming King-4g Area Farmer-4g State Farmer-4g District Ag Contest-l ,2,3,4g State Ag Contest-3,4g Star Greenhand -l g Star Chapter Farmer-4g Math Club-2,3,4g Math Contest -3,4g FTA-3 g Prom Server-33 Usher for Baccalaureate-3g National Honor Society-3,4g French Club-1,2. DARLA HERRON-Chorus-l ,2,3,4g Swing Choir-l ,2,3,4g Secretary-3 g President-4g District Music Contest-l ,2,3,4g State Music Contest-3 ,4g Twirler-2,3g Head-3g Wrestlette -2,3,4g Co-Captain-4g FFA-2,3,4g Creed Speaker-2g Dis- trict Ag Contest-2g State Ag Contest-2,3,4g Senior Play-4g Band-l ,2,3g French Club-1,2,3,4g Secretary-l g National Honor Society-3,4g Outstanding Girl Chorus Member-4g Danforth I Dare You Award-43 Typing Award-4. DEBBIE HUDSON-FFA-2,2,4g Swing Choir-2,3,4g Chorus -1,2 ,3 ,4g French Club-l 3 Band-l g Class Play -43 District Music Contest-1 ,2,3,4. KRIS JOHNSON-Pep Club-l ,2,3,4g Varsity Cheerleader-3, 4g Chorus-3g Math Club-3 3 Science Club-3g Class Student Council-3,4g Secretary-4g Basketball-1,2,3,4g Honor Soci- ety-3,4g Treasurer-4g Football Homecoming Attendant-3' Football Homecoming Queen Candidate-4g Christmas Ball Attendant-23 Christmas Ball Queen-4g Basketball Home- coming Queen Candidate-4g Girl's R-Club-3,43 Secretary- 4g Business Contest-4g Typing Award-2,4g Good School Citizen-3. 2 JULIE JONES-Pep Club-1 ,2,3,4g Treasurer-43 Librarians- 3 ,4g Math Club-3g Swing Choir-3,4g Chorus-2g Band-1 ,2, 3,4g District Music Contest-l,2,3,4g State Music Contest-4g Alternate Twirler-l ,2g Drum Majorette-4g Typing Award- 2g Good School Citizen-4. PAM LAURITSEN-Track-1 g Basketball-1 ,Zg Pep Club-1, 2,3,4g Band-l ,2,3,4g Speech and Drama Club-4g Stage Band -3,4g Who's Who Among American High School Students-3g Business Contest-4g District Music Contest-3,4g Junior Play -33 Senior Play-4. JIM LAWSON-FFA-l ,2,3,4. JACKIE LESEBERG-Math Club-43 Secretary-Treasurer-4g Science Club-23 Speech and Drama Club-2,3,4g President- 4g Basketball-I ,2,3,4g B-team Cheerleader-I g Varsity Cheer- leader-2,3,4g Head-4g Pep Club-l ,2,3,4g Girls R-Club-3 ,4g Secretary-3g President-4g Girls State-3g Good School Citi- zen-3 g Baccalaureate Usher-35 Luther League-l ,2,3,4g Ex- plorers-l ,2,3,4g Football Homecoming Queen-43 National Honor Society-3,4g Secretary-4g Student Council-4g Ad- visory Board-4g Junior Play-3,4g Senior Play-4g Valentine Sweetheart-2g Prom Server-2g Basketball Homecoming Queen-4g Publications-2,3,4g Assistant Editor-2,3g Editor -4g Typing Award-1,43 Shorthand Award-4g Staff Award- 3g Business Contest-4g Class Vice-President-45 Editor Award -4. JEFF MATHER-Football-l ,2,3,4g Football Homecoming Attendant-1 g Football Homecoming King-4g Boys R-Club- 1,2,3,4g Vice-President-2g President-43 Band-I ,2,3,4g Vice- President-2g President-3g Stage Band-2,3,4g District Music Contest-1,2,3 ,4g State Music Contest-1 ,2,3,4g National Honor Society-3 ,4g Vice-President-4g Track-1 3 Basketball- l,3g FFA-l ,2,3,4g Science Club-4g Junior Play-3g Senior Play-4g Wrestling-23 Prom Server-2g Good School Citizen -3g County Government Day-lg Best Actor-3 Barnwarming Attendant-2g Co-Captain Football-4g All Conference-4g All District-4g Math Contest-2,3g Swing Choir-1 g Who's Who Among American High School Studentsg Senior Play Best Actor-4g Musicianship Award-4g Danforth I Dare You Award-4. DOUG MC COY-FFA-1 ,2,3,4g Sentinel-4g Mardi Gras King-3. SCOTT MELVIN-FFA-l ,2,3,4g Golf-l. JERI MILLER-Basketball-1 ,2,3,4g B-team Cheerleader-1 g Varsity Cheerleader-2,3,4g Student Council-1 3 National Honor Society-3,4g Science Club-2,3g Junior Play-33 Bac- calaureate Escort-3g Pep Club- l ,2,3,4g Publications-3 ,4g Football Homecoming Attendant-2g Basketball Homecom- ing Attendant-3. 3 ROBERT MOE-FFA-1,2,3,4g Basketball-2Q3,4g Track-3. DEBBY MORTON-FHA-I ,2,3,4g Secretary-3g Vice-Presi- dent-4g Pep Club-1 ,2,3,4g Secretary-4g Science Club-2,3, 4g Math Club-2,3,4g French Club-2,3,4g Secretary-2,4g Historian-3g Librarians-2,39 FTA-3 g Junior Class Play-3, 4g Senior Class Play-3,4g Speech and Drama Club-2,3,4g Variety Show-2,3g Speech Contest-4g Basketball-2,3g Chorus-l ,2,3,4g Swing Choir-2,3,4g Vice-President-4g Band -3,4g-Jazz Band-4g District Music Contest-1 ,2,3,4g State Music Contest-2,3,4g Senior Play Best Actress Award-4g Outstanding Girl Chorus Member-4. NANCY MULVANIA-Class Secretary-l ,2,3g Band-l ,2,3 ,4g District Music Contest-l ,2,3,4g State Music Contest-2,3,4g County Government Day-l g Math Club-3 ,4g Vice-President -4g Math Contest-2,3 3 Typing Award-2g Business Contest- 2,3g Student Council-4g Treasurer-4g Science Club-4g Presi- dent-4g Librarians-3,4g President-4g Junior Play-3g Bac- calaureate Usher-3g Good School Citizen-3 g National Honor Society-3,4g Student Council-4g Mardi Gras Queen Candi- date-4g Clarinda Band Jamboree Queen Candidate-4g Amer- ican Legion Alternate Award-4g Musicianship Award-4g D.A.R. Award-4. BONITA NAUMAN-Chorus-l ,2,3g Swing Choir-2g FHA- 2,3,4g District Music Contest-2,33 Pep Club-2,3g Track-3g FFA-4g Christmas Ball Queen Candidate-43 District Ag Contest-4g State Ag Contest-4g Senior Play-4. MARVIN NEEMAN-FFA-2,3,4. BRIAN PERRY-Basketball Manager-l g Track-l g Mardi Gras King Candidate-l 3 Prom Server-2g Christmas Ball At- tendant-3g Class Treasurer-4g Good School Citizen-4g Christmas King Candidate-4g Who's Who Among American High School Students-4g FFA-1 ,2,3,4g Student Council-4g Football-2,3,4g District Ag Contest-2,3. KRISTIE PHILLIPS-Girls R-Club-3,4g Basketball-l ,2,3,4g Track-l,2,3g Science Club-2,3,4g Secretary-Treasurer43,4g Basketball Queen Candidate-43 Math Club-4g Mardi Gras Queen Candidate-3g Band42,3,4g District Music Contest-2, 3,4g Twirler-3,4g Wrestlette-3,4g Chorus-2g FFA-2,3,4g Publications-3 ,4g Librariansw3 g Pep Club-l g Typing Award -2,33 Football Homecoming Attendant-1. TERRI PLOOF-FHAMI ,2,3g FFA-3g Chorus-2,3 ,4. WANDA REED-Chorus-3,4g Basketball4l ,3. ALLISON SCHOMBURG-FHA-l ,2,3,4g Reporter-23 Stu- dent Council-3g President-4g FFA-2,3,4g Pep Clubfl ,2,3, 4g Presidente4g Speech and Drama Club-3 ,4g Secretary-Trea- surer--4g Bandml ,2,3,4g Flag Corp-4g Bookkeeping I Award -4. PATTY STAASHELM-FHAHI ,2,3,4g Student Council-2g Parliamentarian-3 g Historian-4g Spanish Club-l g Chorus- lg French Club-2g Junior Playf3. DEBBIE SUTTER4FFA-3,4g Sweet Heart Candidate-4g FHAel ,2,3,4g Historian-2g Treasurer-3 g Student Council- 4g Band-l ,2,3,4g Pep Club-I ,2,3,4g Speech and Drama Club -3,4g Football Homecoming Attendant-23 Trackf3 g Basket- ball-23 District Music Contest-1 ,2,3,4g State Music Contest -4g District Music Contestf4g District Ag Contest-3,4g State Ag Contest-4g Student Council-4g Prom Server-2g Business Contest-4g Junior Play-3g Senior Play-4g Bookkeeping ll Award-4. BARBARA TAYLOR-FHA-1 ,2,3,4g Reporter-3 5 Secretary -Treasurer-45 Outstanding Member-4g Band-l ,2,3,4g Dis- trict Music Contestel ,2,3,4g Pep Club-l ,2,4g Business Con- testM4g Chorus-2,3g Senior Play-4g FHA Awardf4. MARK THOMPSON! Bandel ,2,3,4g Jazz Band-2,3 ,4g Golf -l,2,3,4g Basketball-2,3,4g Boys State-33 Junior Play-3g Math Club-2,3g Speech and Drama Club-2,33 Science Club- 2,3g District Music Contest-I ,2,3,4g Publications-3. GAIL TOLBY-Pep Club-1,2,3,4g FHAWI ,2,3,4g Parliamen- tarian-4g District Music Contest-l ,2,3,4g Business Contest- 3g Chorus-3,4g Band-l ,2,3,4. SHAWN UNDERWOOD-Math Club-2,3,4gPresident-4g' Science Club-2,3,4g Vice-President-3,4g National Honor So- ciety-3 ,4g Band-l ,2,3,4g Vice-President-43 Speech and Drama Club-3,4g Boys State-33 Class Treasurer42g Publica- tions43,,4g Photographer-4g County Government Dayfl g District Music Contest-1 ,2,3,4g District Math Contest-2,3,4g Business Contest-3,4g Stage Bandg2,3,4g Junior Play-3g Typing Award-33 Bookkeeping Award-4g American Legion Alternate Award-4g Salutatorian-4. AU' JEFF WALKEReBasketball-l ,2g Golfgl ,Zg Football-2,3,4g All Conference-4g Student Council-1 3 County Government Day-1 g Basketball Homecoming Attendant-2g Mardi Gras King Candidate-33 Christmas Ball King Candidatew4g Boys State-3g Science Club-3g FFA-4g District Ag Contest-4g Publicationsf3. DAVID WOOTEN-FFA-l ,2,3,4. F, Mr. Mobley hands out diplomas. The Big Ni ht The class of 178 spent many hours preparing for Senior Class Day, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. Senior Class Day was held on May 11, the seniors read the class will, class his- tory, and the class prophecy. Pastor Herbert Johnson gave the sermon on Baccalaureate May 14. Commencement was held on May 18 in the gym. Mr. Gabe Shineman, former principal, was the guest speaker. Diplomas were presented by Mr. Don Mobley, President of the School Board. Mr. Robert Couldry and Mr. Gabe Shineman shook graduates hands and congratulated them. Waiting for the big event. Kris gets Cmlgfatulated- 695 Seniors to Usage Seniors left at l2:0O midnight on Monday, May 13 for their senior trip to Osage Beach. After a short stop-over in Kansas City and a few wrong turns they arrived at Osage House around 8:30.Weather started out foggy but turned cloudy for the rest of the day. Many seniors spent their time sleep- ing, skiing, walking, and riding various rides near Osage House. This year the seniors were allowed to stay all night. At right: Enjoying the view. Senior discussion. 4 Mark chews? S Seniors anxiously waiting for trip home. : r Waiting for lunch. NM 'Paws '-We-...g and Kristie. A n n ual S ta ff At left: Scott, Brenda, and Jana. Below: Lisa, Cindy, Mrs. Runkies, Shawn, Jeri, and Gary. Kim and Laura' Jeff and Stacy. Mike' Jackie, Editor. Sue .' w Elaine and Ronda Zi I find the great things in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. I 1 ? 3 1 R 5, l 2 1 Q 1 l 2 l w .- ,...-:J w iiduiunuuwv ,4,, ,,,,v- ,Jn 1 -J- 'H- - 'lx 1 ' 5.1: ' v Q31 . -F' A ,Mg 'WA , ' , 1' f ' V , , 14 ge, , - ,N r,- 2' . E h ' .-49. 3? 4 'F J 1 ., , ,I af J 15:73 ,A9 ' Q 2, TA T . 3554 ,1 ' NT, S , 4- - tif: -r 1 i 4 X ':4f'K'C U , x , - , n ffiff Av 191 4, Ev 1 2-3 1: n f4 vp.. -f fw I E' ,P f